Paranoia Agent 2004
“When darkness overcomes the heart... Lil' Slugger appears...”
What is Paranoia Agent?
Paranoia Agent is a 2004 Japanese animated series that follows a series of mysterious assaults in Musashino, Tokyo. The story centers on an elementary‑school child who repeatedly attacks people in the streets, becoming known to the public as “Lil Slugger.” Victims are unable to recall the boy’s face,
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 3, 2004
- Last aired
- May 18, 2004
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- WOWOW Prime
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Paranoia Agent is a 2004 Japanese animated series that follows a series of mysterious assaults in Musashino, Tokyo. The story centers on an elementary‑school child who repeatedly attacks people in the streets, becoming known to the public as “Lil Slugger.” Victims are unable to recall the boy’s face,
Should you watch it?
“A mysterious boy on golden skates terrorizes Tokyo with a bent baseball bat.”
- engaging mystery
- unique visual style
- intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy psychological mysteries that explore urban anxiety.
This series is rated TV-MA and contains dark thematic elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Enter Lil' Slugger Feb 3, 2004
- E2 The Golden Shoes Feb 10, 2004
- E3 Double Lips Feb 17, 2004
- E4 A Man's Path Feb 24, 2004
- E5 The Holy Warrior Mar 9, 2004
- E6 Fear of a Direct Hit Mar 16, 2004
- E7 MHz Mar 23, 2004
- E8 Happy Family Planning Apr 6, 2004
- E9 ETC Apr 13, 2004
- E10 Mellow Maromi Apr 20, 2004
- E11 No Entry Apr 27, 2004
- E12 Radar Man May 11, 2004
- E13 The Final Episode May 18, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of Paranoia Agent?
The series is categorized as animation, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy.
Who are the primary investigators?
Detectives Ikari and Maniwa are tasked with tracking down the perpetrator.
What is the perpetrator known as?
The public refers to the attacker as Lil Slugger.
What are the signature features of the attacker?
He is identified by golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and a bent golden baseball bat.
Where does the story take place?
The events occur in Musashino, Tokyo.