This old guy here suffers from escapism and withdrawal symptoms. He could not get on with the modern world and time, this is why the world shown in this video are traditional and old-looking. It was his dying wife who woke him up and he began to face the reality that his place in this world disappear a long time ago. Basically, courage to break free from escapism and addiction.
Interesting that with the same surname and similar situation, he manages to break free from the curse that afflicted Evangelion's Gendo Ikari, and like Shinji rejects the false reality.
1:57 the most glorious moment in anime history. Oh man, why wasn't that song included in the Paranoia Agent soundtrack??!! Susumu Hirasawa is a musical GENIUS!
The song Kingdom has already been used in two of his albums already when the show was made, 1995's Sim City based on his journeys in Thailand, and a remix in Switched on Lotus, a 2004 album written in honor of his transgender friends having passed away. The version used in Paranoia Agent is the remix, and you're absolutely right gosh dang it, it should have been in the album
Yes. His name is Satoshi Kon, and unfortunately he passed away in 2010 from cancer. The release of his latest and last film Dreaming Machine has run into complications due to his death. But I've heard that his wife and the studio are doing their best to make sure that this film is finished.
You probably watched the anime by now XD but no his wife is alive until the last episode. I don’t understand why he acted withdrawn around her he wasn’t holding a grudge about the miscarriage.
7 years later... He was disappointed with his life full stop. His marriage was not happy- they lost a child and his wife blamed herself for years. He was fond of the times when life was easier. He lost his job. Life was still hard with his wife being very ill, and he probably resented her, although he never openly said it.
@@Xxsorafan He never held a grudge against the wofe for the miscarriage, but he still felt disappointed and disillusioned. I think one thing was not holding a grudge, and another feeling crushed by life in general. He always acted supportively to his wife, but he himself struggled- wanting to have a better life and living in the past, when things were easier. He loves is wife deeply, but still lived the monotonous life day after day. When thye married, they were young nd he probably imagined they would overcome all obstacles. In a way they did, but not in a way he imagined. Maybe sometimes he had wished his wife had died or that their life was different, less burdened. The feeling of disappointment (in himself, in life, in wife's illness) and love for his wife are not exclusive. I think he found it easier to get occupied with work so that he didnt have to think of the bleak reality.
This old guy here suffers from escapism and withdrawal symptoms. He could not get on with the modern world and time, this is why the world shown in this video are traditional and old-looking.
It was his dying wife who woke him up and he began to face the reality that his place in this world disappear a long time ago. Basically, courage to break free from escapism and addiction.
also this show is blatantly supernatural but you're not wrong
Interesting that with the same surname and similar situation, he manages to break free from the curse that afflicted Evangelion's Gendo Ikari, and like Shinji rejects the false reality.
The moment when he breaks the last wall... I have chills all over my body.
If you are looking for the song at 1:57 , it´s called Kingdom (REMIX) from the Switched-On Lotus album by Susumu Hirasawa
Benny Fuentes thanks so much
Fantastic scene, propably the best in the whole series
THE best scene in the show. Best scene Satoshi Kon has ever made actually.
1:57 the most glorious moment in anime history. Oh man, why wasn't that song included in the Paranoia Agent soundtrack??!! Susumu Hirasawa is a musical GENIUS!
The song Kingdom has already been used in two of his albums already when the show was made, 1995's Sim City based on his journeys in Thailand, and a remix in Switched on Lotus, a 2004 album written in honor of his transgender friends having passed away. The version used in Paranoia Agent is the remix, and you're absolutely right gosh dang it, it should have been in the album
Yes. His name is Satoshi Kon, and unfortunately he passed away in 2010 from cancer. The release of his latest and last film Dreaming Machine has run into complications due to his death. But I've heard that his wife and the studio are doing their best to make sure that this film is finished.
This is one of the epic moments in a anime where you can't stop from smiling!
This is so sad and chill. I cried when he breaks out the wall. pretty alike to opening 5 minutes of movie "Up"
Quite possibly, the greatest scene in anime history.
This scene is a fucking masterpiece.
2:54 Radar-man
hahahaha
The unsung hero of paranoia agent.
I remember watching this, I just dont recall when and here....adult swim maybe?
You’re right, it was Adult Swim. :)
@@cartoonking1789 and now on Toonami (though its still basically part of Adult Swim).
Well, I kinda of forget.
I think the main reason is he felt he is too old for his job as a Detective.
Escapism, broken free !
このシーン本当に好き
居場所がないという現実こそが俺の本当の居場所なんだよ！！！！
Perhaps the greatest scene in Satoshi Kon's entire filmography.
いいシーンだ！
I reject your reality and substitute my own XD !
EvilDoresh More like, "I reject my reality, and substitute the real one!".
Amen
He's a reality warper! Goku, where you at?!?!
Please help me to get on the same soundtrack\OST this 02:00
I have not found anywhere
2gohan002 Kingdom (Remix) - Susumu Hirasawa
if you found it please share the song, i like it alot!
Sergio Denis Kingdom (Remix) - Susumu Hirasawa
whats the name of the song that plays at 1:58? o3o
Mr. @ Kingdom (Remix) - Susumu Hirasawa
Thanks alot (: Do you think he was withdrawn due to his wife dying?
You probably watched the anime by now XD but no his wife is alive until the last episode. I don’t understand why he acted withdrawn around her he wasn’t holding a grudge about the miscarriage.
7 years later... He was disappointed with his life full stop. His marriage was not happy- they lost a child and his wife blamed herself for years. He was fond of the times when life was easier. He lost his job. Life was still hard with his wife being very ill, and he probably resented her, although he never openly said it.
@@Xxsorafan He never held a grudge against the wofe for the miscarriage, but he still felt disappointed and disillusioned. I think one thing was not holding a grudge, and another feeling crushed by life in general. He always acted supportively to his wife, but he himself struggled- wanting to have a better life and living in the past, when things were easier. He loves is wife deeply, but still lived the monotonous life day after day. When thye married, they were young nd he probably imagined they would overcome all obstacles. In a way they did, but not in a way he imagined. Maybe sometimes he had wished his wife had died or that their life was different, less burdened. The feeling of disappointment (in himself, in life, in wife's illness) and love for his wife are not exclusive. I think he found it easier to get occupied with work so that he didnt have to think of the bleak reality.
Can someone please explain this scene? Was she dead the whole time and he just finally remembered it?
no, while he's escaping due to the influence of Moromi, she's dying on the surgery table, and somehow reaches him through the aether as she dies.
wrong.