

_Paprika_ was originally [a novel written by Yasutaka
Tsutsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paprika_\(novel\)). Later, it was
[adapted as an animated
film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paprika_\(2006_film\)).

Is there any difference between the novel and its animated film adaptation?


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Is there any difference between the original Paprika novel and its animated film adaptation?


I googled around a bit, and there seems to be a lot of difference. This is not
surprising - it is not possible to render a full-book novel into a two-hour
movie faithfully.

The following is a quick translation of [here](https://minority-
hero.com/cinema-review/Paprika/).

  * In the original, Torataro Chiba is a director; in the movie, he is a chief. (*)
  * In the original, Inui is a vice-director; in the movie, director.
  * In the original, Atsuko Chiba and Paprika have the same character. (**)
  * In the original, Atsuko Chiba and Kosaku Tokita get a Nobel prize; they are in love with each other and get married.
  * More sexual scenes in the original.
  * In the original, Inui and Osanai have a relationship.
  * The distinction between dream and reality is fuzzier (less clearly described as such) in the original.
  * More grotesque scenes in the original.
  * More mythological references in the original. In particular, the Egyptian Amon plays a great role in the story.

(*) chief = 所長; director = 理事長

(**) I'm not sure what exactly this means.

I suspect there may be more substantial differences, but they would make the
list too long.


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