Paranoia Agent (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Series · ★ 7.9

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Released in 2004, Paranoia Agent is an animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Musashino, Tokyo. An elementary schooler repeatedly attacks people in the streets. Known only to the public as "Lil Slugger", none of the victims can recall the young boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes.

Who’s in it. Paranoia Agent stars Mamiko Noto as Tsukiko Sagi (voice), Daisuke Sakaguchi as Lil' Slugger / Makoto Kozuka (voice), Haruko Momoi as Maromi (voice) and Shozo Iizuka as Keiichi Ikari (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Paranoia Agent has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paranoia Agent page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paranoia Agent tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Paranoia Agent (2004)?
In US, Paranoia Agent is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Paranoia Agent worth watching?
Paranoia Agent holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Paranoia Agent?
Paranoia Agent stars Mamiko Noto, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Haruko Momoi, Shozo Iizuka and Toshihiko Seki.
When was Paranoia Agent released?
Paranoia Agent was released in 2004.