Alternative Titles
Japanese: パプリカ
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Type:
Movie
Episodes:
1
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Nov 25, 2006
Producers:
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Licensors:
Manga Entertainment
Studios:
Madhouse
Source:
Novel
Duration:
1 hr. 30 min.
Rating:
R+ - Mild Nudity
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