A phantasmagoric sci-fi thriller that dissolves the barrier between consciousness and the surreal, weaving an exhilarating tapestry of vibrant subconscious chaos into a kaleidoscope where technology and ancient nightmares collide.
Paprika
パプリカ
"This is your brain on anime."
Director:
Satoshi Kon
Cast:
Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori, Toru Furuya, Akio Otsuka
Animation
Thriller
Science Fiction
Budget:
$300,000,000
Box Office:
$946,590
Paprika - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Cameos of Satoshi Kon and Yasutaka Tsutsui
The director and the original author appear as two bartenders in the 'Radio Club' website scene, literally serving drinks to the characters in the digital/dream space.
Posters for Kon's Previous Films
In the final scene, when Detective Konakawa goes to the cinema, posters for Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Tokyo Godfathers are visible on the wall.
Dreaming Kids Poster
The movie Konakawa goes to see at the end, Dreaming Kids, was a reference to The Dreaming Machine, the film Satoshi Kon was working on when he passed away.
Visual References to Classic Cinema
The opening sequence features homages to The Greatest Show on Earth, Tarzan, From Russia with Love, and Roman Holiday.