Paprika poster
Where to stream

Paprika

7.820061h 30mRMovieAnimationScience FictionThriller

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.

DirectorSatoshi Kon
WritersSatoshi Kon·Seishi Minakami
ProducersJungo Maruta·Masao Takiyama

Where to watch

Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelYouTube FreeYouTube FreeTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Satoshi Kon

MHMegumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara
Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
TETohru Emori
Tohru Emori
Seijiro Inui (voice)
KHKatsunosuke Hori
Katsunosuke Hori
Torataro Shima (voice)
TFToru Furuya
Toru Furuya
Kosaku Tokita (voice)
AOAkio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
Toshimi Konakawa (voice)
KYKoichi Yamadera
Koichi Yamadera
Morio Osanai (voice)
HTHideyuki Tanaka
Hideyuki Tanaka
Guy (voice)
SKSatoshi Kon
Satoshi Kon
Jinnai (voice)
YTYasutaka Tsutsui
Yasutaka Tsutsui
Kuga (voice)
SKSatomi Korogi
Satomi Korogi
Japanese Doll (voice)
RARikako Aikawa
Rikako Aikawa
Nobue Kakimoto (voice)
SFShinya Fukumatsu
Shinya Fukumatsu
(voice)

More from Satoshi Kon · Director

Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
1998 · 8.3
Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
2004 · 7.9
Memories
Memories
1995 · 7.5
Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
2003 · 7.9
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1993 · 7.0
Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
2002 · 7.9
Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
2007 · 5.9
Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
2008 · 6.3
Paranoia Agent: Part 1
Paranoia Agent: Part 1
2004 · 5.0
The Dream Machine
The Dream Machine
See all fromSatoshi Kon

More from Madhouse · Studio

Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter
2011 · 8.7
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023 · 8.8
Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru
2011 · 7.6
LIAR GAME
LIAR GAME
2026 · 7.1
NANA
NANA
2006 · 8.5
Monster
Monster
2004 · 8.5

More like this

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · 8.3
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
1995 · 7.9
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
2020 · 6.5
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
1999 · 7.4
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021 · 8.2
The Relative Worlds
The Relative Worlds
2019 · 5.9
Mardock Scramble: The First Compression
Mardock Scramble: The First Compression
2010 · 6.9
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · 6.9
Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust
Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust
2012 · 6.5
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
2021 · 6.8
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012 · 7.2
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
2025 · 8.0

Paprika — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paprika?

Paprika is streaming on Sony Pictures Core, YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paprika on Netflix?

No, Paprika is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core and YouTube Free.

Is Paprika on Amazon Prime Video?

Paprika isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Paprika for free?

Paprika is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.