Paranoia Agent Timeline ( Real )

media_premiere
February 2, 2004

Premiere of Paranoia Agent

Paranoia Agent, a Japanese anime television series created by Satoshi Kon, premieres on Fuji TV.

media_end
May 17, 2004

Conclusion of Paranoia Agent TV Series

The final episode of Paranoia Agent airs on Fuji TV, concluding the 13-episode series.

Paranoia Agent Timeline ( Fictional )

incident
Spring 2004

First Attack by Lil' Slugger

A mysterious assailant known as Lil' Slugger attacks Tsukiko Sagi, a timid character designer, marking the beginning of a series of assaults.

incident
Spring to Summer 2004

Increase in Attacks Reported

More victims come forward, each describing similar attacks by Lil' Slugger with a golden baseball bat, spreading public fear.

social
Summer 2004

Tsukiko Sagi Faces Public Scrutiny

Following the attacks, Tsukiko faces media and public pressure due to her association with the character 'Maromi', which appears connected to the phenomenon.

social
Summer 2004

Anxiety and Paranoia Spread

Fear among citizens grows, leading to widespread paranoia and societal unrest linked directly to the Lil' Slugger incidents.

investigation
Summer 2004

Connection Between Victims Discovered

Investigators find psychological and social links among the victims, suggesting a deeper psychological or supernatural cause.

confrontation
Late Summer 2004

Final Confrontation with Lil' Slugger

The police confront Lil' Slugger, uncovering unexpected truths behind the attacks and the nature of the assailant.