Series synopsis
Paradox Live THE ANIMATION is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 3, 2023. It ended on December 26, 2023. It stars Gakuto Kajiwara, Ryota Takeuchi, Yusuke Kobayashi and Takayuki Kondo.
Saturated in hip hop culture comes the birth of a new movement known as "Phantom Live." Each of the artists have a metal accessory known as "Phantom Metal" which chemically reacts to the wearer's emotions to produce an image, setting a magnificent stage for enthusiastic youths. With legendary club "CLUB paradox" hosting the mysterious Paradox Live, four teams: BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez and Akanyatsura each receive an invitation to participate, each with their own genre of music in a race t ...
Premise
Saturated in hip hop culture comes the birth of a new movement known as "Phantom Live." Each of the artists have a metal accessory known as "Phantom Metal" which chemically reacts to the wearer's emotions to produce an image, setting a magnificent stage for enthusiastic youths. With legendary club "CLUB paradox" hosting the mysterious Paradox Live, four teams: BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez and Akanyatsura each receive an invitation to participate, each with their own genre of music in a race to the top.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Allen Sugasano (voice)
- Ryota Takeuchi as Naoakira Saimon (voice)
- Yusuke Kobayashi as Kanata Yatonokami (voice)
- Takayuki Kondo as Iori Suiseki (voice)
- Kensho Ono as Chisei Kuzuryu (voice)
- 96neko as Anne Faulkner (voice)
- Ayumu Murase as Hajun Yeon (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 7, 2023 | November 7, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 3, 2023 | December 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 5.5 | November 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CLUB Paradox In the near future, a unique metal known as "phantometal" is used to usher in a new trend into the hip-hop scene. Illusions are manufactured through emotions, making a magnificent display for the "Phantom Lives" sweeping across the world. |
October 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
DESIRE cozmez, a team of twins named Kanata and Nayuta Yatonokami grew up in less-than-ideal circumstances. Living in the slums of society, the brothers make a living to support one another. |
October 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
JUSTICE Ryu Natsume is a unique member of The Cat’s Whiskers. He doesn’t experience trap reactions when using phantometal and his past is wrapped in mystery. One day, Ryu finds a kitten and brings it home. |
October 17, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |