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
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Where is Mind Game streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
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, Takashi Fujii. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
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), Takashi Fujii as Jiisan (voice), Seiko Takuma as Yan (voice), Tomomitsu Yamaguchi as Ryou (voice), and Toshio Sakata as Father of Myon and Yan (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 334 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, YouTube TV, 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)
Takashi Fujii
Jiisan (voice)
Seiko Takuma
Yan (voice)
Tomomitsu Yamaguchi
Ryou (voice)
Toshio Sakata
Father of Myon and Yan (voice)
Jôji Shimaki
Yakuza boss (voice)
Rintaro Nishi
Yakuza (voice)
Kenichi Chujou
Atsu (voice)
Mind Game — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mind Game in United States?
Mind Game is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, 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 334 ratings.
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