Kumiko Izumi

Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.

This film is based on a novel by Araki Sumishi, who has gained a following mainly in Kobe. It depicts the true feelings of a young man who is troubled by the value of its existence.