Naoya Ando
Director
Paradox Live THE ANIMATION (2023)
Season 1
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.
Released Oct. 3, 2023
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Music, Drama, Music
Keywords: tmdb.anime, tmdb.near-future, tmdb.battle-rap, tmdb.music, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.hip-hop + 8 more, imdb.japanese-hip-hop, imdb.primarily-male-cast, imdb.hip-hop-culture, imdb.rap-battle, imdb.near-future, imdb.mixed-media, imdb.rap-music, imdb.hip-hop-music
Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: PINE JAM, Avex Pictures, GCREST, MAGNET, Animax Broadcast Japan + 2 more, Tokyo MX, BS Fuji
Network: Tokyo MX
5.0
S1E1 - 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.
Oct. 3, 2023, midnight
5.0
S1E2 - 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.
Oct. 10, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Oct. 17, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - PRIDE
BAE pay a visit to The Cat’s Whiskers dressing room before the battle. Disregarding Allen and Anne’s respect for them, Hajun makes a harsh evaluation, but Ryu’s brief comment sets Hajun into a rage as he leaves the room.
Oct. 24, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - FAMILY
Akanyatsura are a family full of chivalry. Each of them burdened by the trauma of a certain event, they think of each other as a family unrelated by blood.
Oct. 31, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - SECRET
The first single from when BURAIKAN were independent appears, which catches the attention of many. Elsewhere, Iori and Kanata discuss the dangerous truth about Phantometal.
Nov. 14, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - LOVE
Shiki is forced to confront his inner demons to remember what happened "that night" with Nayuta.
Nov. 21, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - VIBES
In the run-up to BAE's challenge against Akanyatsura, Hajun suffers the consequences of his exposure to the Phantometal. His BAE teammates must enter his mind to save him.
Nov. 28, 2023, midnight
S1E9 - BREAK
After saving Hajun, BAE decide to go to a traditional Japanese inn with hot springs in search of tranquility. However, a legend that speaks of the good fortune attracted by a rainbow beetle that inhabits the area will transform this break into a meeting of rappers in search of the beetle.
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E10 - LOST
Allen's past haunts him to the point that a reunion with his father causes him to flee from BAE's battle against cozmez.
Dec. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E11 - MEMORIES
The extra battle is coming up, but without BAE, Cozmez automatically wins. But another shock awaits Kanata...
Dec. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E12 - Paradox Live
Kanata has fallen into the clutches of an unscrupulous researcher. Can the others still save him?
Dec. 26, 2023, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 288 min.
Released: Oct. 3, 2023
Last Air Date: Dec. 26, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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