Behind Anime Lines is a feature where Eric and Chingy watch an anime together and discuss it—its cultural context, its aesthetic qualities, and how it makes us feel. In this first series, we’re watching Satoshi Kon’s TV series Paranoia Agent, one of Chingy’s favorite series and one Eric hasn’t seen before. This piece carries a content warning for self-harm and suicide. Episode 6 Eric: I appreciate how much this episode has a classic short story setup. Full on “It was a dark and stormy night….” I also like that Ikari is the stand-in for a particular type of viewer of this show. This old woman is telling an interesting and … Continue reading Behind Anime Lines: Paranoia Agent Part Three