Paprika

Terrorists seize the dream machine and the line between reality and fiction begins to break down. Only Paprika, a detective story from the realm of the unconscious, can prevent the chaos. This story looks like a cross between The Matrix, Blade Runner and Nolan’s Inception but the revolutionary treatment puts it in a category of its own. A mix of psychological thriller and surreal carnival, the bold animation and unsettling electronic soundtrack make this the right anime for viewers who are tired of Miyazaki’s kindness. Paprika isn’t very kind – but it’s bold, experimental, utterly absorbing, and full of memorable scenes, as anyone who’s seen a festive parade made up of marching refrigerators, cell phones, and umbrellas at least once will attest.