Paprika
"This is your brain on anime."
Originally released in 2006. Paprika is a animation/science fiction film. directed by Satoshi Kon.
Starring Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, and Katsunosuke Hori
Synopsis
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (2,730 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$946.6K
0.4x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Megumi Hayashibara
as Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
Tohru Emori
as Seijiro Inui (voice)
Katsunosuke Hori
as Torataro Shima (voice)
Toru Furuya
as Kosaku Tokita (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Toshimi Konakawa (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as Morio Osanai (voice)
Hideyuki Tanaka
as Guy (voice)
Satoshi Kon
as Jinnai (voice)
Yasutaka Tsutsui
as Kuga (voice)
Satomi Korogi
as Japanese Doll (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $946,590
Production Companies
- Madhouse
- Sony Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paprika about?
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Who directed Paprika?
Paprika was directed by Satoshi Kon.
How long is Paprika?
Paprika has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Paprika released?
Paprika was released on October 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paprika?
The main cast of Paprika includes Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori, Toru Furuya, Akio Otsuka.
Is Paprika worth watching?
Paprika has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,730 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.