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R20061h 30mSatoshi Kon
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"This is your brain on anime."

Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.

AnimationScience FictionThriller
ResearchJapanDreamsBased On Novel Or BookProcessionPsychoanalysisMad ScientistDream GirlParallel WorldAdult Animation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paprika (2006) about?

Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.

Who stars in Paprika?

Paprika stars Megumi Hayashibara (Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)), Tohru Emori (Seijiro Inui (voice)), Katsunosuke Hori (Torataro Shima (voice)), Toru Furuya (Kosaku Tokita (voice)), Akio Otsuka (Toshimi Konakawa (voice)). The film was directed by Satoshi Kon.

How long is Paprika?

Paprika has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Paprika?

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