Atsuko CHIBA
Atsuko Chiba is a brilliant scientist who works at the Institute for Psychiatric Research. She is also the creator of the dream-diving device Paprika, which allows her to enter the dreams of others. Chiba is a skilled dream diver, and she uses her abilities to help people with their mental problems. She is also a skilled fighter, and she is often called upon to protect Paprika from those who would use it for evil.
Chiba is a complex and fascinating character. She is intelligent, brave, and compassionate, but she is also flawed. She is often haunted by her own dreams, and she struggles to balance her personal life with her work. Chiba is a hero, but she is also a human being. She is relatable and complex, and she makes for a compelling protagonist.