Paprika

same director(i think), different themes but both interesting strange stories 

Both are Satoshi Kon movies. Also if you look at Paprika and Perfect Blue both are very mysterious and deal with the question ''What will happen when dreams/illusions collide with the real world.''  

Both are movies by Satoshi Kon and feature a female main character that leaps between reality and fantasy, as part of the character’s job in Paprika and as part of the character’s personal struggle in Perfect Blue. Both movies have seemingly nonsensical plots with plot twists. Since Perfect Blue was made almost a decade before Paprika, it does look and sound more dated, technically and content-wise. 

Paprika + Perfect Blue = Paranoia Agent 

Both are Madhouse, Satoshi Kon films with a female protagonist in which the audience is manipulates to question what is really happening and what is just in someones head until the audience is bonded to the characters in that they are just as in the dark as they are. 

Both are great psychological/horror movies directed by Satoshi Kon. The dark but realistic style Kon is known for really comes to show and it works great with both these interesting stories with include delusions, mystery and many exciting moments. Before you know it, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat! 

Both "Paprika" and "Perfect Blue" have quite deep symbolism and surrealism. However "Paprika" is much more higher all the way and in any aspect, in my opinion. I like how "Paprika" concentrates in itself all of Satoshi Kon favorite images and themes: 1) Like an escape from reality into a world of illusion 2) The devastating consequences of the invasion of illusion into reality and getting rid of these illusions 3) The sudden realization that the difficulties can be overcome, but turned to face them 4) Detective story filled with riddles and symbols 5) Surrealist paintings of collective and individual insanity 6) Adult man tired and lost in his past 7) Young woman who live a double life and hiding from all its second, the internal and true "I". But I think Satoshi Kon described these all themes best right here in "Paprika" (that's his last finished work, by the way, before he is gone). In my opinion this is his best work after all. Frankly saying, I don't like "Perfect Blue". I really liked "Paprika" much more. So, maybe if you don't like "Perfect Blue" too, try this one, I think you will not be disappointed. That's quite for sure. Moreover there are great qualitative soundtrack, beautiful and detailed, outstanding animation. P.S. Sorry for not very good english, it's my third learned. But I hope my recommendation will help somebody. read more 

Both have an adult woman as a protagonist and the plot starts thanks to their occupation (scientist(idol). The protagonist gets involved with something that starts to largely incovenience her whole life, mixing dreams/delusions with reality - confusing not only the protagonist, but also the viewer who has to figure out which parts are really happening in the reality of the story and which aren't. Both directed by same person. 

Both makes you wonder what is real and what is not, they play with your brain in an amazing level, full of Mystery, awesome Story and Characters 

satoshi kon, need i say more? but paprika is surrealism for surrealism sake. perfect blue uses it to create a story. watch paprika for trippy fun, watch perfect blue for haunting mindfuck. 

Both are anime movies directed by Satoshi Kon, and therefore, they have similar art and character designs. The plots of both anime have surreal elements, blurring the line between reality and reams, and character struggling with their identity.  

Twisted picture of the reality and playing with a viewer's perception. Apart from that movies don't really have much in common, but both are ofcourse very decent. 

A great touch of dementia, both main characters have a reality and a fantasy world. Directed by Satoshi Kon, really good movies. 

If you enjoyed Paprika, chances are you'll also appreciate Perfect Blue because both anime films exhibit a certain level of madness, as if they were written and directed by a surrealist painter like Salvador Dali. If you enjoy a surrealistic train of thought, both works are captivating choices. Their unique narratives and mind-bending storytelling will leave you intrigued and immersed in their bizarre worlds. 

Complicated For complicated Paprika and Perfect Blue have the same level, maybe because the author is the same person. Complications appear at the beginning of the climax and even to the end of the story. Character Development Another similarity, the two characters initially did not expect this to happen. Similarity of Character The two also have their other selves, Mima-rin with her Idol and Paprika with Atsuko. 

Both are dementia, psychological themed movies which will make you jump on the edge of your seat. You will definitely be on the last part before you understand what's going on. Even though they're dementia movies, both have a happy ending.  

both have a fairly similar plot 

Both are anime movies directed by Satoshi Kon. The plots of both anime have surreal elements, blurring the line between reality and dreams, and characters struggling with their identity.  

Go for it if you basically want to get mind f*cked. They both are made by same director and have lots of similarities like Psychological theme, female protagonist and adult cast... Plot is filled with lots of complexities and at the end, it's upto the viewer to presume what exactly happened. 

both are by director Satoshi Kon, so you'll probably like it. Having a psychological content, the two films manage to confuse and arrest you from beginning to end, leaving more questions open than providing answers. 

Where does the virtual world end and the real world begins? 

At first glance Lain and Paprika might not seem very similar, Lain being very slow paced for the most part and Paprika being such a riot of energy. Yet both challenge the meaning of reality and the role of perspective. In Lain and Paprika technology has permitted man to dismantle experience, uncovering a deeply disturbing world that deconstructs certainty in a fluid nexus of ambivalence. Lain's stress falls more on existential questions while Paprika deals more directly with the distorting power of dreams but both break the barrier of physical limitations as they capitalize the potential of anime to create truly bizarre and rewarding experiences  read more 

The hallucinatory vividness of SEL is similar to that of Paprika, but much darker. 

It's all about human (sub)consciousness & computers, but: Paprika is more about flashy visual style & crazy weirdness; while Serial Experiments Lain is more about psychology, philosophy & The Net. 

Both have to do with technology and the fact you can't really tell what's real and what's fake until the end. 

The world of both series involves technology that deals with unusual experiences. These experiences have different results with the characters but most of them are out of this world. There's also a sense of surrealism that surrounds the origins of both series. The main female character becomes part of that and goes through experiences. These experiences taps into the consciousness and explores various ideas. Both series also have a conflicting plot that is twisted but has that sense of attraction for viewers especially those into the science fiction genre. I definitely giving both a shot and see what experiences you get out of them. 

The idea that someone can immerse themselves in another world, almost like another dimension -- does that world become more real to them than the "real" reality? Paprika and SEL both raise this question: Paprika in regards to dreams, and SEL in regards to a place called the "Wired" (similar to our internet). However, differences to note are that this idea is not the focus of Paprika, although it is a feature of it. Also, Paprika is (obviously) a movie, while SEL is an anime series. But all in all, if you enjoyed the concept of traveling in dreams, you will most likely also enjoy the concept of a second reality in SEL's "Wired", and the existential questions raised by it. read more 

- Both have perception and reality subjects. Lain has the Wired and Paprika has the DC Mini - Makes you think, and makes you second guess yourself - Existentialism themes  

Both psychological shows explore the idea of the impact technology has within our society. They are both also presented in a confusing way at first, which may require researching elsewhere to get a proper understanding of the story/themes  

"Don't you think dreams and the Internet are similar? They are both areas where the repressed conscious vents. " SEL and Paprika explore the deep crevasses of the human psyche, being distorted whether by "the wired" or dreams themselves. They both blend reality and fiction in a really disturbing yet fascinating way, sometimes making you contemplate your own existence. Anyway they're both Avant Garde classics and are worth watching for anyone wanting more philosophically driven anime. Warning: their soundtracks both go EXTREMELY hard.  

Both have twists that will make make you think, "what the hell is going on?"  

The surrealism and they are both detectives, the same psychodelic atmosphere and the same conclusion in the end. 

It's the same director, but it also has the same colorful, almost nonsensical feel to it. 

Satoshi Kon, similar visuals and both have an amazing soundtrack. Similar atmosphere, both portray a merging of the surreal with the real. 

Both are Madhouse, Satoshi Kon anime with media-making characters, haunted by their own guilt. 

Breaking the barriers of reality with creative artistic symbolism, Paprika and Paranoia Agent stray far from the norm in terms of their storytelling. This unique style asks for a fair amount of interpretation from the viewer and as such can be extremely thought-provoking, with the risk of being vague and/or confusing.  

Dream like world where everything is a metaphor for events that have taken place in the real world. Sometimes you don't know what's real and what's not. A lot of creepy imagery. Egg priority is definitely gonna have some "is this real life or just a fantasy" moments like in Paprika. In a lot of ways I feel like Egg priority is gonna comment on society and escapism in dreams. They're both pretty good....so far. 

If you are thinking about Paprika at least five times a week and still amazed by it, you definitely should watch Wonder Egg Priority. Both show the blurred line between fantasy and reality, strange imageries, unique atmospheric soundtracks, and psychological problems that need to be solved. 

Both of these anime focus on dreams. They both have crazy things happening that makes you go "what the fuck did I just watch". They are weird and artistic. If you liked Paprika, or if you liked this, you really need to give either of them a try. 

• Both the psychological thriller anime deal with the concept of dream and reality. • In both the anime lots of wakie and unexpected stuff occurs , confusing plot but equally intresting.  

-both involves dreams and dreams within dreams (if you watched Inception and you liked it, you may like this too) -involves investigations -one of those shows they label as "mind-fcking" -"there's a fine line between reality and dreams" 

both of the shows are about getting inside people´s minds and the first episode really looks like inception that is basically a live action of paprika 

An eccentric person who jumps into the people's minds using a special device, alter ego with different behavior and goals, psychological aspects, mystery, absurd action, pretty obvious villain - combine all of them into one and you'll get Paprika. Add cheap graphics, weird character designs, and plot holes, and you'll get Id: Invaded. Enjoy!  

Both are Sci-Fi animes with twisted yet a bit similar plot and story. Anyways if you liked any one among these animes check out the other too.  

Both are movies are amazingly bizarre and visually stunning. If you liked that in one of these movies be sure to check the other one.  

Both Movies have mindblowing things in it. It makes you feel like your eyes are playing tricks on you. Your eyes are like this when the movies finished O.o  

- Both anime have very similar surreal,bizarre worlds. - Both main characters are trapped in these colorful,messy,surreal worlds,trying to find a way out. - Very similar art. If you enjoyed one of these great anime movies ,you'll definitely enjoy the other. 

Truly mind bending animes, very similar stylistically and directed by two visionaries.  

Love how unique the plots are and also the art style. Left my brain drained after watching both of these movies because it's like watching someone else's "dreams" hehe. Also, great OSTs!  

Both movies feel like fever dreams. If you like crazyness and a weird mindbending plot you will enjoy them. 

Similarly insane art styles, even though the art styles themselves are pretty distinct from each other. Lots of bright colors in both. 

Psychedelique exploration into dream and mind  

The same surreal art and scary vibe, the scenes change in strange ways to provide with plot juice Both Mononoke and Paprika deal with people's Form, Truth and Regret (not directly, in Paprika, but still something like that), and as a fan of both, i would recommend both aswell. 

When I think of these two movies, the first thing popping into my head is psychological. While it is true that they're rather different settings, both series delve into the human psyche in a manner which makes the viewer drawn into the plight of the main character, rooting for them until the very end. The tone is also super tense until the end, which should hopefully keep people on the edge of their seats. 

Both Paprika and Akira feature bizzarre hallucinogenic dreams that blur into reality and delusions of power. The difference is that Akira is told from the side of the delusional, Paprika from the side trying to stop him. 

They're both present philosophy by using the example of advancing technology. 

Headspace Scifi. 

The animation is absolutely stunning and whimsical. Although the plots (and I would even say genres) differ, they both are captivating. 

Both start relatively normal but gradually they start getting more experimental and complex to the point they're barely are able to be understood. 

Millennium Actress and Paprika share the same thematic core: blurring the borders between fictional projections and reality as we see it. MA blends cinematography with real life events while Paprika unleashes the world of dreams unto our own. Both are imbued with Satoshi Kon's unique flair for the bizarre and take anime as a medium to a whole different level; the stunning visuals fuse perfectly with non-linear plots that immerse the convoluted yet appealing narrative into the fabric of imagery itself.  

Both movies are directed by Satoshi Kon, so they have similar art and character designs. While the plot may not be similar, both anime have a similar narrative which blurs the line between reality and fiction. They both are bizarre pieces of art, filled with stunning visuals and dream-like sequences, and both create a similar mood. 

Both have surreal, dream-like story where you have to think really hard to get what happened. Nekojiro-sou is more surreal. 

Both take place in very surreal worlds. Both are also up to the viewers interpretation mostly. Also both are very surreal and have amazing art 

So I saw that the 2 of them have an interesting proposal to explain to you about the question about what is real and what is a dream, and both are different in what he and Urusei's case are and more for comedy, while Paprika deals with a mysterious case involving psychologically affecting victims, and I think I don't know that Satochi Kon must have been inspired by the movie to create Paprika at least in the theme 

Similar exploration into dreams and reality 

Paprika has the whole two worlds thing going on, but instead of an internet world like the one in Summer Wars, Paprika's alternate reality is the world of dreams. Paprika's surreal imagery might appeal to you if you liked the look of Summer Wars' Oz, but you're looking for more substance. 

In both movies, you get a fictious world that gets connected to the reality. Paprika is definitely worth a shot if you don't mind just a little of disturbing content.. it's more of an art than a movie, yeah. 

Has similar animation styles and themes (illusion & reality) 

Both of them are about some kind of lucid dreams 

Both the story takes place in Reality and the Dream world. The shift from the reality to the dream world in changing the reality. 

Both have stunning visuals and abstract depictions of the human psyche 

Science-fiction where people can see what's going on on people's minds. But, ehilr in Paprika they can only see people's dreams, in Psycho Driver they can see memories and thoughts. 

Absurd, colorful and ironically simple piece of art 

Both are highly metaphysical, surreal and allegorical anime, where the events happen in dream-like worlds. They have great art and animation, and a story which might confuse some watchers. Overall, both create a similar mood. 

They're both mindscrews of movies that blend the settings' realities with elements of the human psyche, with amazing animation to boot.  

both about psycologists witch strong and carismatic caracter an colorful art style 

Psychedelique exploration into dream and mind  

Both show how the potential of dreams in animation is used to its limits. If you loved Paprika but want something lighter in content, Tobira wo Akete is the short for you.