Mind Game
“This Story Has Never Ended.”
Nishi is a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place.
Where to watch Mind Game in United States
Can I watch Mind Game in United States? Yes — you can stream Mind Game in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mind Game there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is Mind Game streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About Mind Game
Mind Game is a 2004 Japanese-language animation, romance and comedy film directed by Masaaki Yuasa. The cast is led by Koji Imada, Sayaka Maeda, Seiko Takuma. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Hoopla.
Mind Game was produced by STUDIO4℃, Asmik Ace Entertainment, and Rentrak Japan and made in Japan. It was released on August 7, 2004, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Writers
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Release date
- August 7, 2004
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- STUDIO4℃, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Rentrak Japan
Mind Game cast & crew
Mind Game was directed by Masaaki Yuasa and written by Masaaki Yuasa.
The cast features Koji Imada as Nishi (voice), Sayaka Maeda as Myon (voice), Seiko Takuma as Yan (voice), Takashi Fujii as Jiisan (voice), Tomomitsu Yamaguchi as Ryou (voice), and Rintaro Nishi as Yakuza (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Seiichi Yamamoto and it was produced by Eiko Tanaka and Masarô Toyoshima.
Is Mind Game worth watching?
Mind Game holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 354 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, romance, and comedy, Mind Game is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mind Game
In United States, you can stream Mind Game on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mind Game
Koji Imada
Nishi (voice)
Sayaka Maeda
Myon (voice)
Seiko Takuma
Yan (voice)
Takashi Fujii
Jiisan (voice)
Tomomitsu Yamaguchi
Ryou (voice)
Rintaro Nishi
Yakuza (voice)
Kenichi Chujou
Atsu (voice)
Hiroyuki Kohori
Radio DJ (voice)
Shuji Kawatani
Radio DJ (voice)
Naomi Shindo
Myon's Mother (voice)
Yoshiro Matsumoto
Gang Member A (voice)
椛田早紀
Outa (voice)
Mind Game — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mind Game in United States?
Mind Game is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Mind Game on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Mind Game is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mind Game in?
Mind Game is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mind Game?
Mind Game runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Mind Game rated?
Mind Game is rated 15. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 354 ratings.
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