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Paradox Live THE ANIMATION

Paradox Live THE ANIMATION

TV-142023•24m•5.5/10
AnimationDrama

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5.5/10(8)

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.

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Production

PINE JAM, avex pictures, GCREST, MAGNET, Animax Broadcast Japan, Tokyo MX, BS Fuji

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 2023

Last Aired

December 26, 2023

Networks

Tokyo MX

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
CLUB Paradox
E1
CLUB Paradox
Air date: 2023-10-03
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.
DESIRE
E2
DESIRE
Air date: 2023-10-10
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.
JUSTICE
E3
JUSTICE
Air date: 2023-10-17
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.
PRIDE
E4
PRIDE
Air date: 2023-10-24
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.
FAMILY
E5
FAMILY
Air date: 2023-10-31
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.
SECRET
E6
SECRET
Air date: 2023-11-14
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.
LOVE
E7
LOVE
Air date: 2023-11-21
Shiki is forced to confront his inner demons to remember what happened "that night" with Nayuta.
VIBES
E8
VIBES
Air date: 2023-11-28
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.
BREAK
E9
BREAK
Air date: 2023-12-05
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.
LOST
E10
LOST
Air date: 2023-12-12
Allen's past haunts him to the point that a reunion with his father causes him to flee from BAE's battle against cozmez.
MEMORIES
E11
MEMORIES
Air date: 2023-12-19
The extra battle is coming up, but without BAE, Cozmez automatically wins. But another shock awaits Kanata...
Paradox Live
E12
Paradox Live
Air date: 2023-12-26
Kanata has fallen into the clutches of an unscrupulous researcher. Can the others still save him?

Cast

Gakuto Kajiwara

Gakuto Kajiwara

Allen Sugasano (voice)

Ryota Takeuchi

Ryota Takeuchi

Naoakira Saimon (voice)

Yusuke Kobayashi

Yusuke Kobayashi

Kanata Yatonokami (voice)

Takayuki Kondo

Takayuki Kondo

Iori Suiseki (voice)

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Chisei Kuzuryu (voice)

96neko

Anne Faulkner (voice)

Ayumu Murase

Ayumu Murase

Hajun Yeon (voice)

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