Paranoia Agent: Part 1 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, Paranoia Agent: Part 1 is an animation film directed by Satoshi Kon, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime television series created by director Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse about a social phenomenon in Musashino, Tokyo caused by a juvenile serial assailant named Lil' Slugger (the English equivalent to Shōnen Bat, which translates to "Bat Boy"). The plot relays between a large cast of people affected in some way by the phenomenon; usually Lil' Slugger's victims or the detectives assigned to apprehend him. As each character becomes the focus of the story, details are revealed about their secret lives and the truth about Lil' Slugger.
Who’s in it. Paranoia Agent: Part 1 stars Mamiko Noto as さぎ つきこ, Haruko Momoi as マロミ, Shozo Iizuka as いかり けいいち and Toshihiko Seki as まにわ みつひろ.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Paranoia Agent: Part 1 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paranoia Agent: Part 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paranoia Agent: Part 1 tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paranoia Agent: Part 1 (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paranoia Agent: Part 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paranoia Agent: Part 1 worth watching?
- Paranoia Agent: Part 1 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paranoia Agent: Part 1?
- Paranoia Agent: Part 1 stars Mamiko Noto, Haruko Momoi, Shozo Iizuka and Toshihiko Seki.
- When was Paranoia Agent: Part 1 released?
- Paranoia Agent: Part 1 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.