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After seeing her jump onto a subway at the last second and getting her ankle crushed between the doors, Nishi reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Myon. Nishi is still very much in love with Myon, but is shocked to learn that she is engaged to another man. Nishi agrees to meet Myon's fiancé at her family's Yakitori restaurant, but members of the Yakuza storm the joint and murder Nishi when he tries to stop them from raping Myon. Nishi, now dead, wakes up and meets a constantly shapeshifting god, who mocks him for dying.
The god tells Nishi to walk into a portal and disappear from existence, which Nishi rejects, choosing instead to sprint past the god and reanimate. With a new outlook...
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What is Mind Game about?
*Mind Game* is a highly experimental anime film following Nishi, a struggling manga artist who reconnects with his childhood crush, Myon, only to be shot and killed by yakuza. Through a bizarre sequence of events, he is resurrected and ends up trapped inside a massive whale with Myon and her sister.
Who animated the Mind Game movie?
The film was produced by Studio 4°C, a studio famous for its avant-garde and visually distinct animation styles. It was directed by Masaaki Yuasa in his directorial debut, establishing his signature fluid and unconventional aesthetic.
Is Mind Game based on a manga?
Yes, the 2004 movie is an adaptation of a manga originally created by Robin Nishi. Interestingly, the main character of the film is actually named after the manga's creator, who also appears in the movie as the protagonist.
Why does the animation style change so much in Mind Game?
Director Masaaki Yuasa purposefully mixed traditional 2D animation, rotoscoping, live-action footage, and shifting art styles to reflect the chaotic, surreal nature of the story. This unique approach makes the film a massive cult classic, despite being a commercial failure upon its initial release.
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