“Scientists race to stop stolen dream-hacking device from causing psychological terrorism in both real and dream worlds.”
Paprika
パプリカ
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Synopsis
Scientists race to stop stolen dream-hacking device from causing psychological terrorism in both real and dream worlds.
The world of dreams can be an incredible window into the psyche, showing one's deepest desires, aspirations, and repressed memories. One hopeful tech lab has been developing the "DC Mini," a device with the power to delve into the dreams of others. Atsuko Chiba and Kosaku Tokita have been tirelessly working to develop this technology with the hopes of using it to deeply explore patients' minds and help cure them of their psychological disorders. However, having access to the deepest corners of a person's mind comes with a tremendous responsibility. In the wrong hands, the DC Mini could be used as a form of psychological terrorism and cause mental breakdowns in the minds of targets. When this technology is stolen and people around them start acting strangely, Atsuko and Kosaku know they have a serious problem on their hands. Enlisting the help of Officer Konakawa, who has been receiving this experimental therapy, they search both the real and dream worlds for their mental terrorist.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 122 sampled reviews
What 122 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.99 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 2.8
↓ 1.25
Running avg · Aug 2007 → May 2025
- 7 “Well, in my opinion plot is weak and not so plain sometimes. But you shouldn't focus on that, like you're not focusing on WHAT happens while you're dreaming instead of looking (or hearing maybe)...”
- 8 “First time rewatching this and I got to see it in theatres with some friends. Really is one of the wackiest movies I’ve seen and it does it in the best way. The story is strong and pulls together...”
- 9 “Holy moly what a trip. It's so well made that it's worth watching it only for the animation alone! The music, characters, colors: They're all so nice! I've rewatched this quite a few times already...”
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- Format 1 × 90′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 30m all episodes
- Aired Nov 2006 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-1774 catalog
Produced by
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Producer
- Chaos Union Producer
Licensed by
- Manga Entertainment Licensor