Paradox Live is a Japanese media mix project created by Avex Pictures and GCREST.
In the near future, amidst the Hip-Hop culture rises a new movement called "Phantom Live".
The rappers create illusions linked to their emotions using chemically reactive accessories that contain a metal called "phantometal" with their own DNA to enthuse young people on a brilliant stage.
The Paradox Live's story follow four groups who are immensely popular with their respective genres.
[1][2] The Cat's Whiskers is a four-person team whose songs combine elements of hip hop and jazz.
Their songs are mainly trap music, with their lyrics often revolving around the hardships of their childhood and living in the slums.
[2] Buraikan (武雷管) is a legendary hip hop duo that had gone mysteriously underground for about a decade before the beginning of the main story.
[12] VISTY is a four-member idol group struggling with their falling popularity due to their center member leaving.
It is produced by Pine Jam and directed by Naoya Ando, with scripts written by Takayo Ikami, character designs handled by Koji Haneda, and music composed by Taku Iwasaki.