Phantometal is an interesting element of the world of Paradox Live: The Animation. Let's take a look at it.
Phantometal does not seem like too important a part of ongoing anime Paradox Live: The Animation, but it has been discussed in the few episodes that are already out, so we want to discuss it and maybe speculate a bit about what that phantometal can and should do or what should be done about it.
We are told early on that phantometal in the Paradox Live universe is an important part of hip-hop culture. It is told to revive the hip-hop scene, causing many people to use it, especially hip-hop artists.
What Makes Phantometal Accessories So Special
Phantometal is used to create accessories, which also contain the DNA of the future wearer. By wearing those accessories, the artists can create powerful illusions, which make their concerts even more alive. It is not clear if singers or other performers who are not from the hip-hop scene can or would use it, but Paradox Live is focused on hip-hop, which is why it is forgivable.
Unfortunately, using phantometal comes at a cost, and while that cost is not directly explained, we can piece together that people get very tired after creating powerful illusions, and they can also experience rather traumatic episodes.
They seem to be called trap responses, and they usually involve the worst memory of the person using phantometal. For example, Allen is shown to remember how his music collection was being rejected and burned by his family.
Phantometal accessories do not work without a person's DNA, which is why stealing one is rather unhelpful. Phantometal will only work when worn by the person whose DNA it has. However, in the second episode, Kanata suggests that it is possible to smelt the accessory, and, as a result, a stolen accessory may be able to be sold.
Are Phantometal's Illusions Worth the Risks?
A really important question, which has not been answered yet, is how this phantometal substance is regulated. It does not seem to be illegal, especially since whole audiences of witnesses to its use can be found. However, for some reason, when Kanata steals Allen's accessory, Allen does not want to take that to the police. That implies that the police might have a problem with the accessory, although it is not certain.
Still, it seems that a substance that has powerful side effects might need some control. Allen's side effects seem to be very traumatic, they involve him vomiting, as well as completely disconnecting from reality. It is not clear if there are other side-effects of phantometal. A user of phantometal plays with fire, and while the illusions at the concerts are cool, is it really worth it?
Phantometal is an interesting element of the world of Paradox Live: The Animation. Let's take a look at it.
Phantometal does not seem like too important a part of ongoing anime Paradox Live: The Animation, but it has been discussed in the few episodes that are already out, so we want to discuss it and maybe speculate a bit about what that phantometal can and should do or what should be done about it.
We are told early on that phantometal in the Paradox Live universe is an important part of hip-hop culture. It is told to revive the hip-hop scene, causing many people to use it, especially hip-hop artists.
What Makes Phantometal Accessories So Special
Phantometal is used to create accessories, which also contain the DNA of the future wearer. By wearing those accessories, the artists can create powerful illusions, which make their concerts even more alive. It is not clear if singers or other performers who are not from the hip-hop scene can or would use it, but Paradox Live is focused on hip-hop, which is why it is forgivable.
Unfortunately, using phantometal comes at a cost, and while that cost is not directly explained, we can piece together that people get very tired after creating powerful illusions, and they can also experience rather traumatic episodes.
They seem to be called trap responses, and they usually involve the worst memory of the person using phantometal. For example, Allen is shown to remember how his music collection was being rejected and burned by his family.
Phantometal accessories do not work without a person's DNA, which is why stealing one is rather unhelpful. Phantometal will only work when worn by the person whose DNA it has. However, in the second episode, Kanata suggests that it is possible to smelt the accessory, and, as a result, a stolen accessory may be able to be sold.
Are Phantometal's Illusions Worth the Risks?
A really important question, which has not been answered yet, is how this phantometal substance is regulated. It does not seem to be illegal, especially since whole audiences of witnesses to its use can be found. However, for some reason, when Kanata steals Allen's accessory, Allen does not want to take that to the police. That implies that the police might have a problem with the accessory, although it is not certain.
Still, it seems that a substance that has powerful side effects might need some control. Allen's side effects seem to be very traumatic, they involve him vomiting, as well as completely disconnecting from reality. It is not clear if there are other side-effects of phantometal. A user of phantometal plays with fire, and while the illusions at the concerts are cool, is it really worth it?
