Paranoia Agent Created by the legendary Satoshi Kon, Paranoia Agent is a surreal social thriller. Romance doesn’t just take a backseat, it’s often portrayed as toxic or delusional.

Paranoia Agent anime examines how information shapes identity and shared reality—topics as challenging as spinning tops and backward bullets in Nolan’s films.

7) Paranoia Agent Paranoia Agent (Image via Madhouse) A mysterious elementary school-boy attacker called Lil’ Slugger skates around Tokyo, hitting victims with a bent golden bat.

Paranoia Agent is the only anime series directed by the late Satoshi Kon, whose name was made by his work on classic titles like Perfect Blue and Millennium Actress. In line with much of his other ...