Paranoia Agent (2004)
Kernel Score: 85% · 327 ratings
Genres: Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2004-02-03
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Paranoia Agent
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Paranoia Agent parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this psychological anime mystery involves a mysterious attacker and disturbing crimes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a string of mysterious attacks on victims by an unknown assailant.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Mamiko Noto as Tsukiko Sagi (voice)
- Daisuke Sakaguchi as Lil' Slugger / Makoto Kozuka (voice)
- Haruko Momoi as Maromi (voice)
- Shozo Iizuka as Keiichi Ikari (voice)
- Toshihiko Seki as Mitsuhiro Maniwa (voice)
- Hisako Kyoda as Mysterious Old Woman (voice)
- Ryuji Saikachi as Mysterious Old Man (voice)
- Kenji Utsumi as Akio Kawazu (voice)
- Mayumi Yamaguchi as Yūichi Taira (voice)
- Makoto Tsumura as Shōgo Ushiyama (voice)
Paranoia Agent FAQ
Is Paranoia Agent good?
Paranoia Agent has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 327 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Paranoia Agent?
In the US you can stream Paranoia Agent on Crunchyroll and buy it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Paranoia Agent OK for kids?
Paranoia Agent is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this psychological anime mystery involves a mysterious attacker and disturbing crimes.
What shows are like Paranoia Agent?
If you liked Paranoia Agent, try Detective Conan, B: The Beginning, Psycho-Pass and Hell Girl.