Cast and Crew of Mind Game

Mind Game

マインド・ゲーム

Mind Game is a surreal and visually inventive animated film centered on Nishi, an aimless young man who harbors a crush on his childhood sweetheart. After a dangerous encounter with the Japanese mafia, Nishi experiences a fantastical journey through the afterlife and an unexpected twist that traps him in an even more bizarre realm. The film is noted for its unconventional animation style that blends various art forms and techniques, creating a dynamic and psychedelic viewing experience. Trivia facts: 1) Mind Game's director, Masaaki Yuasa, spent several years developing its unique animation, combining hand-drawn and digital methods to create its distinctive look. 2) The film's storyboard originated from a manga-style draft that Yuasa created himself, showcasing his deeply personal creative involvement. 3) Unlike typical animation productions, many scenes in Mind Game were animated with improvisation, allowing for spontaneous and fluid expressions that contributed to its energetic and unpredictable style.

Full Cast of Mind Game

Koji Imada as Nishi (voice)

Koji Imada

Nishi (voice)
Takashi Fujii as Jiisan (voice)

Takashi Fujii

Jiisan (voice)
Seiko Takuma as Yan (voice)

Seiko Takuma

Yan (voice)
Tomomitsu Yamaguchi as Ryou (voice)

Tomomitsu Yamaguchi

Ryou (voice)
Rintaro Nishi as Yakuza (voice)

Rintaro Nishi

Yakuza (voice)

Sayaka Maeda

Myon (voice)

Toshio Sakata

Father of Myon and Yan (voice)

Jôji Shimaki

Yakuza boss (voice)

Kenichi Chujou

Atsu (voice)

Crew of Mind Game

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