Mar 23, 2010
"Kon is well known for this weird story-telling, with such works Perfect Blue and Paprika, and Paranoia Agent is no different. The story-telling of each episode is unique in it’s own way, some telling of a specific case with Lil’ Slugger, others going into the public perspective of the Lil’ Slugger attacks, some even seem completely irrelevant to the story (those probably being the most important); each gets more and more bizarre and adding more to the overarching mystery.
The characters are probably the strongest part of the entire story. Each one of them, young or old, seems to have their own personal crisis going on
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within the story. Whether or not that crisis is resolved is up to the character, or it’s up to Lil’ Slugger. Some of these characters are portrayed in a comedic way, adding to either the insanity or simple comic relief, while others have serious attributes that many viewers may be able to connect with in some way and develop a strong relationship with the characters.
Overall, the complex universe of Paranoia Agent comes together quite nicely in the end and some unexpected twists and turns are to be expected along the ride. If you like something funny, scary, silly, thrilling, and that dives into the depths of insanity, Paranoia Agent is the right show for you. Together, I think this show deserves a solid 9/10 for all the best aspects of a psychological horror and combining it with something completely new within the anime medium. This show certainly secures Satoshi Kon as one of my favorite directors of all time, as well as making this one of my most favorite shows of all time, and perhaps it will for you too."
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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