Apple TVParanoia Agent (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Musashino, Tokyo. An elementary schooler repeatedly attacks people in the streets. Known only to the public as "Lil Slugger", none of the victims can recall the young boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Musashino, Tokyo. An elementary schooler repeatedly attacks people in the streets. Known only to the public as "Lil Slugger", none of the victims can recall the young boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Paranoia Agent receives a neutral rating because its central themes explore universal human psychological phenomena such as collective stress, escapism, and the power of shared delusion, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering politically-charged solutions.
The movie features an entirely Japanese cast, reflecting its cultural setting, and therefore does not engage with the concept of recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores themes of societal stress and psychological breakdown without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Paranoia Agent does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily explores psychological distress, societal pressures, and the collective unconscious through its diverse cast, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Paranoia Agent is an original anime series created by Satoshi Kon. All characters were newly conceived for this production, meaning there are no pre-existing source materials or prior iterations from which character genders could have been altered.
Paranoia Agent is an original anime series. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race differently from their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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