Paprika
パプリカ
2006 · 1h 30m · Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller · Japan · Rated R (US)
This is your brain on anime.
Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.
Directed by
Satoshi KonBased on the novel by
Yasutaka Tsutsui7.8Smart score
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