Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TheJekyllIsAJerk: In contrast to her friendly and unrestrained alter ego, Chiba is a strictly professional IceQueen who never seems to dream for herself, never has fun, and reacts to the emotional foibles of her co-workers with irritation and even rage. For good measure, it's heavily implied that she represses her true emotions, hence why Paprika exists separately from her in the first place.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 16 (click to see context) from:
* LiteralTransformativeExperience: In the finale, Atsuko is separated from Paprika in the dreamworld, forcing the repressed scientist to unveil her true feelings and transform in the process: first, she manifests herself as a giant ghostly figure [[spoiler: that embraces the Tokita robot and confesses her true feelings for him.]] Then, in the ultimate reconciliation between herself and her alter-ego, [[spoiler: Atsuko merges with Paprika and is [[SymbolicRebirth reborn as a giant infant]] that devours the [[BigBad Chairman]]'s infectious dream so she can grow up again, literally maturing into a complete person in the process.]] As a result, Atsuko is much more affectionate and exuberant, having achieved the full potential of her dream self in the real world.
to:
* LiteralTransformativeExperience: In the finale, Atsuko is separated from Paprika in the dreamworld, forcing the repressed scientist to unveil her true feelings and transform in the process: first, she manifests herself as a giant ghostly figure [[spoiler: that embraces the Tokita robot and confesses her true feelings for him.]] Then, in the ultimate reconciliation between herself and her alter-ego, [[spoiler: Atsuko merges with Paprika and is [[SymbolicRebirth [[SymbolicHeroRebirth reborn as a giant infant]] that devours the [[BigBad Chairman]]'s infectious dream so she can grow up again, literally maturing into a complete person in the process.]] As a result, Atsuko is much more affectionate and exuberant, having achieved the full potential of her dream self in the real world.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 23,24 (click to see context) from:
* SplitPersonalityMerge: [[spoiler: After being treated as separate entities in the dream world for most of the film and ''physically'' separated in the reality-bending finale, Paprika merges with Chiba in order to give her the strength to defeat the Chairman. Though it's indicated that Paprika still exists in the dream world, judging by her letter to Konakawa, it's indicated that her union with Chiba has given her the capacity to act on her feelings in the real world.]]
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can only manifest herself as Paprika while doing so. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, leaving the mundane Chiba existing alongside the superpowered Paprika.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can only manifest herself as Paprika while doing so. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, leaving the mundane Chiba existing alongside the superpowered Paprika.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
to:
* SplitPersonalityMerge: [[spoiler: After being treated as separate entities in the dream world for most of the film and ''physically'' separated in the reality-bending finale, Paprika merges with Chiba in order to give her the strength to defeat the Chairman. Though it's indicated that Paprika still exists in the dream world, judging by her letter to Konakawa, it's indicated that her union with Chiba has given her is now finally acting on the capacity to act on her feelings in the real world.that she could previously only express through her alter ego.]]
* SugarAndIcePersonality: She's a very cold and very professional woman in the real world, and at times even a little harsh. However, though she can usually only express empathy and joy as Paprika, these emotions ''do'' exist, resulting in surprising moments of friendship with Shima and Tokita.
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but her obsessive habit of alter-egoing in the dreamworld means that she can onlymanifest herself express this power as Paprika while doing so.- to the point that when Chiba realizes that she's been trapped in a DreamWithinADream, she ''immediately'' transforms into Paprika. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, leaving the mundane Chiba existing alongside the superpowered Paprika.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
* SugarAndIcePersonality: She's a very cold and very professional woman in the real world, and at times even a little harsh. However, though she can usually only express empathy and joy as Paprika, these emotions ''do'' exist, resulting in surprising moments of friendship with Shima and Tokita.
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but her obsessive habit of alter-egoing in the dreamworld means that she can only
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: In the original novel, the differences between Chiba and Paprika aren't ''quite'' as pronounced - notably, Chiba is more professional than her alter-ego, but has more moments of levity than her anime counterpart. Also, she's [[spoiler: more openly affectionate around Tokita.]]
Changed line(s) 25 (click to see context) from:
* YouthfulFreckles: Paprika has these sprinkled across her face.
to:
* YouthfulFreckles: Paprika has these sprinkled across her face. In the original novel, Chiba mimicked these through makeup on the occasions in which "Paprika" had to be seen in the real world.
Changed line(s) 36 (click to see context) from:
* ByTheBookCop: Konakawa doesn't really stray from proper procedure even as things around him start getting weird. Granted, the most he can do at that point is provide backup for [[spoiler: Chiba/Paprika]].
to:
* ByTheBookCop: Konakawa doesn't really stray from proper procedure even as things around him start getting weird. Granted, the most he can do at that point is provide backup for [[spoiler: Chiba/Paprika]].Chiba/Paprika.
* CompositeCharacter: Konakawa is technically a merger between two of Paprika's patients in the original novel, the first being an automobile company executive suffering from a nervous breakdown, the second being a detective suffering from chronic depression. The latter provides the bulk of Konakawa's characterization, but he's also one of Dr. Shima's old college friends and has a past fascination with filmmaking, character details drawn from the executive.
* CompositeCharacter: Konakawa is technically a merger between two of Paprika's patients in the original novel, the first being an automobile company executive suffering from a nervous breakdown, the second being a detective suffering from chronic depression. The latter provides the bulk of Konakawa's characterization, but he's also one of Dr. Shima's old college friends and has a past fascination with filmmaking, character details drawn from the executive.
Changed line(s) 38,39 (click to see context) from:
* HiddenDepths: It's very clear from the very beginning of the movie that he really likes film. Not only that, he demonstrates that he knows a lot about film-making, as well. He, however, keeps this a secret outside of his dreams.
** [[spoiler: The reason he does this is because he used to be an aspiring film-maker in his youth, but then his best friend and fellow film-maker died young, and he could not bring himself to go on making movies. He also felt repressed resentment for his partner, since he felt he was better than him at everything, including film.]]
** [[spoiler: The reason he does this is because he used to be an aspiring film-maker in his youth, but then his best friend and fellow film-maker died young, and he could not bring himself to go on making movies. He also felt repressed resentment for his partner, since he felt he was better than him at everything, including film.]]
to:
* HiddenDepths: It's Despite his claims of disliking movies, it's very clear from the very beginning of the movie that he really secretly likes film. Not only that, he it as an art medium. He also demonstrates that a surprising knowledge of filmmaking techniques in the dream-therapy sessions he knows a lot about film-making, as well. He, however, keeps this a secret outside of his dreams.
**shares with Paprika. [[spoiler: The reason he does this is because he used to be an aspiring film-maker filmmaker in his youth, but then his best friend and fellow film-maker filmmaker died young, and he could not bring himself to go on making movies. He also felt repressed resentment for his partner, since he felt he was better than him at everything, including film.]]
**
Added DiffLines:
* BodyHorror: In both the novel and the anime, [[spoiler: the prototype DC mini has ''merged with his skull'' due to overuse.]]
* EmptyShell: [[spoiler: Exposure to the Chairman's madness-inducing techniques has gradually rendered him down to a mindless shell of his former self, envisioned in the dreamworld as a giant hollowed-out husk that Paprika investigates in pixie form.]]
* EmptyShell: [[spoiler: Exposure to the Chairman's madness-inducing techniques has gradually rendered him down to a mindless shell of his former self, envisioned in the dreamworld as a giant hollowed-out husk that Paprika investigates in pixie form.]]
Added DiffLines:
* MouthOfSauron: Because the parade rarely speaks for itself, Himuro often ends up acting as a monstrous spokesperson for it, furthering the idea that he's the villain behind everything. [[spoiler: Up until it turns out that he's actually just another one of the Chairman's pawns, whereupon Himuro is cast aside and the Chairman himself takes center stage on the parade's lead float.]]
Added DiffLines:
----
* AdaptationalVillainy: [[spoiler: In the original novel, Inui a bitter old man sabotaging the DC mini project due to a mixture of dogma and thwarted ambition, but at least he can at least ''believe'' that he's doing the right thing when he isn't boiling with envy over Chiba and Tokita's successes. In the anime, Inui's moral concerns are just a mask for his hunger for power - power over Osanai's body, power over dreams, and eventually, power over ''everything.'']]
* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: [[spoiler: In the novel, [[HoistByHisOwnPetard his abuse of the DC mini ultimately destroys his mind]] after his final confrontation with Paprika, leaving him withering away as an EmptyShell in the Institue's basement. The anime opts for a more dramatic finale in which Chiba's newly empowered dream-infant incarnation devours him alive, resulting in his death due to the real world and dream world being merged at the time.]]
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In the novel, he still has the use of his legs; in the anime, he's in a wheelchair [[spoiler: and at least one of his motivations for seizing control of the DC mini is so he can use it to claim Osanai's healthy young body as his own.]]
* JustDesserts: [[spoiler: After being reborn as a giant baby, Chiba begins to devour the Chairman's all-consuming dream, using it as fuel to grow up again. Enraged, Inui tries to crush the giant child's skull with his bare hand, only for Chiba to eat ''that'' too, drawing him into a tug-of-war that ends with the screaming Chairman being dragged into the rapidly maturing Chiba's jaws and eaten alive.]]
* VillainousBreakdown: Completely flips his lid when [[spoiler: Osanai is killed by Konakawa, depriving him of the replacement body he was hoping for]].
* AdaptationalVillainy: [[spoiler: In the original novel, Inui a bitter old man sabotaging the DC mini project due to a mixture of dogma and thwarted ambition, but at least he can at least ''believe'' that he's doing the right thing when he isn't boiling with envy over Chiba and Tokita's successes. In the anime, Inui's moral concerns are just a mask for his hunger for power - power over Osanai's body, power over dreams, and eventually, power over ''everything.'']]
* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: [[spoiler: In the novel, [[HoistByHisOwnPetard his abuse of the DC mini ultimately destroys his mind]] after his final confrontation with Paprika, leaving him withering away as an EmptyShell in the Institue's basement. The anime opts for a more dramatic finale in which Chiba's newly empowered dream-infant incarnation devours him alive, resulting in his death due to the real world and dream world being merged at the time.]]
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In the novel, he still has the use of his legs; in the anime, he's in a wheelchair [[spoiler: and at least one of his motivations for seizing control of the DC mini is so he can use it to claim Osanai's healthy young body as his own.]]
* JustDesserts: [[spoiler: After being reborn as a giant baby, Chiba begins to devour the Chairman's all-consuming dream, using it as fuel to grow up again. Enraged, Inui tries to crush the giant child's skull with his bare hand, only for Chiba to eat ''that'' too, drawing him into a tug-of-war that ends with the screaming Chairman being dragged into the rapidly maturing Chiba's jaws and eaten alive.]]
* VillainousBreakdown: Completely flips his lid when [[spoiler: Osanai is killed by Konakawa, depriving him of the replacement body he was hoping for]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* LiteralTransformativeExperience: In the finale, Atsuko is separated from Paprika in the dreamworld, forcing the repressed scientist to unveil her true feelings and transform in the process: first, she manifests herself as a giant ghostly figure [[spoiler: that embraces the Tokita robot and confesses her true feelings for him.]] Then, in the ultimate reconciliation between herself and her alter-ego, [[spoiler: Atsuko merges with Paprika and is [[SymbolicRebirth reborn as a giant infant]] that devours the [[BigBad Chairman]]'s infectious dream so she can grow up again, literally maturing into a complete person in the process.]] As a result, Atsuko is much more affectionate and exuberant, having achieved the full potential of her dream self in the real world.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 21,22 (click to see context) from:
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can only envision herself as Paprika in dreams. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, allowing the superpowered Paprika finds herself interacting with the mundane Dr Chiba.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprika is only able to defeat the Chairman by merging with Chiba - causing Chiba to rise from the fallen robot's belly in the form of a giant baby. For good measure, the Chiba/Paprika baby then begins feeding on the Chairman's nihilistic dream so that she can mature into a child that effectively eats the Chairman alive, growing up into a fully-realized dream-goddess in the process.]]
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprika is only able to defeat the Chairman by merging with Chiba - causing Chiba to rise from the fallen robot's belly in the form of a giant baby. For good measure, the Chiba/Paprika baby then begins feeding on the Chairman's nihilistic dream so that she can mature into a child that effectively eats the Chairman alive, growing up into a fully-realized dream-goddess in the process.]]
to:
* SplitPersonalityMerge: [[spoiler: After being treated as separate entities in the dream world for most of the film and ''physically'' separated in the reality-bending finale, Paprika merges with Chiba in order to give her the strength to defeat the Chairman. Though it's indicated that Paprika still exists in the dream world, judging by her letter to Konakawa, it's indicated that her union with Chiba has given her the capacity to act on her feelings in the real world.]]
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can onlyenvision manifest herself as Paprika in dreams. while doing so. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, allowing leaving the mundane Chiba existing alongside the superpowered Paprika finds herself interacting with the mundane Dr Chiba.Paprika.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprikais only able to defeat the Chairman by merging with Chiba flings herself backwards into it so they can merge into one persona - causing Chiba to rise from the fallen robot's belly in the form of a giant baby. For good measure, the Chiba/Paprika baby then begins feeding on the Chairman's nihilistic dream so that she can mature into a child that effectively eats the Chairman alive, growing up into a fully-realized dream-goddess in the process.]]
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can only
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprika
Changed line(s) 51 (click to see context) from:
* AccidentalHero: [[spoiler: Despite being driven nuts and turned into a HumongousMecha by the parade dream, he ends up coincidentally coming to Chiba and Paprika's rescue by blowing up the Kaiju-sized doll with his missiles. For good measure, it's made abundantly clear from his dialog that he has absolutely no idea what he just did.]]
to:
* AccidentalHero: [[spoiler: Despite being driven nuts and turned into a HumongousMecha by the parade dream, he ends up coincidentally coming to Chiba and Paprika's rescue by blowing up the Kaiju-sized doll with his missiles.missiles before it can attack them. For good measure, it's made abundantly clear from his dialog that he has absolutely no idea what he just did.]]
Changed line(s) 82 (click to see context) from:
* KarmicDeath: [[spoiler: Nearly raped Paprika and was involved with Tokita’s kidnapping. Konakawa kills him.]]
to:
* KarmicDeath: [[spoiler: Nearly raped Paprika and Paprika, was involved with Tokita’s kidnapping. kidnapping, and tries to continue his use of MindRape by turning Konakawa's past traumas against him. Konakawa fights through all of his sick games and kills him.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* DefrostingIceQueen: Atsuko Chiba is reserved, remote, and very much a strict professional. She's so psychologically repressed she can usually only convey the full extent of her compassion and joy through Paprika... but during the climax, Chiba not only shares a laugh with Dr Shima, but [[spoiler: admits that she's in love with Tokita - and finally acts on her attraction to him in the real world once she's won the day.]]
* SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Played with. Technically, Chiba really ''does'' have the power to influence dreams and steer dreamers in positive directions, but she can only envision herself as Paprika in dreams. The climax takes this to its logical conclusion when [[spoiler: reality breaks down, allowing the superpowered Paprika finds herself interacting with the mundane Dr Chiba.]] The finale ultimately resolves this by [[spoiler: having Chiba and Paprika merged into a single superpowered dream goddess.]]
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprika is only able to defeat the Chairman by merging with Chiba - causing Chiba to rise from the fallen robot's belly in the form of a giant baby. For good measure, the Chiba/Paprika baby then begins feeding on the Chairman's nihilistic dream so that she can mature into a child that effectively eats the Chairman alive, growing up into a fully-realized dream-goddess in the process.]]
* SymbolicHeroRebirth: [[spoiler: In the finale, Chiba is eaten by the giant robotic Tokito, and Paprika is only able to defeat the Chairman by merging with Chiba - causing Chiba to rise from the fallen robot's belly in the form of a giant baby. For good measure, the Chiba/Paprika baby then begins feeding on the Chairman's nihilistic dream so that she can mature into a child that effectively eats the Chairman alive, growing up into a fully-realized dream-goddess in the process.]]
* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: Tears his way into Osanai's butterfly room and rescues Chiba.]]
* TookALevelInBadass: As Paprika/Chiba's patient, he's initially pretty clueless in his dreams and has to be guided by Paprika in most of their scenes together. However, once the therapy finally helps him to come to an epiphany, he takes charge of his dreams and [[spoiler: successfully rescues Chiba from Osanai.]] Then, during the repeat of the thriller film scene, he is able to turn the tables on his attacker and send him fleeing in terror. Finally, [[spoiler: when Osanai tries to use Konakawa's neuroses against him, the detective not only fights through it but shoots Osanai dead, overcoming his past guilt in the process.]]
* AccidentalHero: [[spoiler: Despite being driven nuts and turned into a HumongousMecha by the parade dream, he ends up coincidentally coming to Chiba and Paprika's rescue by blowing up the Kaiju-sized doll with his missiles. For good measure, it's made abundantly clear from his dialog that he has absolutely no idea what he just did.]]
Changed line(s) 47 (click to see context) from:
* {{Manchild}}: His workspace is littered with action figures, he wears T-shirts from the amusement park he went to as a kid, and he generally gets too wrapped up in the [[RuleOfCool cool factor]] of what he's doing to genuinely consider the repercussions of his invention until after they've unfolded.
to:
* {{Manchild}}: His workspace is littered with action figures, he wears T-shirts from the amusement park he went to as a kid, and he generally gets too wrapped up in the [[RuleOfCool cool factor]] of what he's doing to genuinely consider the repercussions of his invention until after they've unfolded. For good measure, in his first big expedition into dreams, he takes the form of a toy robot.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* KarmicDeath: [[spoiler: Nearly raped Paprika and was involved with Tokita’s kidnapping. Konakawa kills him.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 103,104 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Kuga Voiced by''': Yasutaka Tsutsui (JP)
to:
-->'''Kuga Voiced by''': Yasutaka Tsutsui (JP)
(JP), Creator/BrianBeacock (EN)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 25,26 (click to see context) from:
--> '''Voiced by''': Creator/AkioOhtsuka (JP), Creator/PaulStPeter (EN)
to:
--> '''Voiced by''': Creator/AkioOhtsuka Creator/AkioOtsuka (JP), Creator/PaulStPeter (EN)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Hot Scientist is no longer a trope
Deleted line(s) 14 (click to see context) :
* HotScientist: Downplayed due to her no-nonsense personality, but Chiba is quite the beauty and a brilliant psychiatrist to boot.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dark Skinned Redhead is no longer a trope
Deleted line(s) 13 (click to see context) :
* DarkSkinnedRedhead: Downplayed in that she doesn't have a particularly dark complexion, but she's certainly more tanned than Chiba, and is more flirty, energetic, and unpredictable than Chiba as well.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 139 (click to see context) from:
--> "No more anger! The world is happy and mundane!"
to:
--> "No more anger! The Our world is happy and mundane!"mundane!"
* TickertapeParade: the parade is always accompanied by an endless rain of confetti.
* TickertapeParade: the parade is always accompanied by an endless rain of confetti.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
The trope is Deprived Bisexual, not Deprived LGBT. Please maintain consistency
Changed line(s) 77 (click to see context) from:
* DepravedBisexual: Hinted at. He is very clearly interested in Dr. Chiba [[spoiler: to the point of unhealthy obsession, and despite anything Chiba herself has to say about it]], but his relationship with [[spoiler: his master, the Chairman]], who is also male, also has sexual undertones, [[spoiler: considering the Chairman wants them to "become one"]]. Much more explicit in the novel. Satoshi Kon felt the portrayal was a bit too demonizing of LGBT men, so he toned it down significantly in his animated adaption.
to:
* DepravedBisexual: Hinted at. He is very clearly interested in Dr. Chiba [[spoiler: to the point of unhealthy obsession, and despite anything Chiba herself has to say about it]], but his relationship with [[spoiler: his master, the Chairman]], who is also male, also has sexual undertones, [[spoiler: considering the Chairman wants them to "become one"]]. Much more explicit in the novel. Satoshi Kon felt the portrayal was a bit too demonizing of LGBT bisexual men, so he toned it down significantly in his animated adaption.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 143 (click to see context) from:
[[/folder]]
to:
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 142 (click to see context) from:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]].
to:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons"."NightParadeOfOneHundredDemons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 142 (click to see context) from:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Thousand Demons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]].
to:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Thousand Hundred Demons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 142 (click to see context) from:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Thousand Demons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]]
to:
** It also seems to be inspired by the ''Hyakki Yagyou'', the "Night Parade of a Thousand Demons". In Japanese folklore, it refers to a massive horde of ''Youkai'' marching into our world... [[spoiler: Which is exactly what The Parade does during the climax of the movie]]movie]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dewicked trope
Changed line(s) 51 (click to see context) from:
* NonActionGuy: Deconstructed. A frustrated Chiba criticizes him for trying to give some (well-meaning) opinions on how to handle the Himuro case when he, despite creating the DC Mini, doesn't seem to have the courage to enter dreams himself. Tokita's [[DareToBeBadass attempt to rise to that challenge]] ends rather poorly [[RealityEnsues due to his inexperience]], and he's quickly [[spoiler:outflanked and enthralled by the mastermind.]]
to:
* NonActionGuy: Deconstructed. A frustrated Chiba criticizes him for trying to give some (well-meaning) opinions on how to handle the Himuro case when he, despite creating the DC Mini, doesn't seem to have the courage to enter dreams himself. Tokita's [[DareToBeBadass attempt to rise to that challenge]] ends rather poorly [[RealityEnsues due to his inexperience]], inexperience, and he's quickly [[spoiler:outflanked and enthralled by the mastermind.]]
