Blu-ray/DVD Mind Game Directed by Masaaki Yuasa Innovative animation High-quality 2.35 aspect ratio DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio Bonus footage includes production process footage, commentary, production artwork trailer North American import Blu-ray/DVD

■ Product overview

Director Masaaki Yuasa's groundbreaking animated masterpiece now available on Blu-ray

• Innovative expression : A unique visual world that combines live action, 2D, and 3D
• Awards : Double award winner, winning the Japan Media Arts Festival Grand Prize and the Mainichi Film Awards Ofuji Noburo Award
• A luxurious cast of voice actors : Collaborative cast with Yoshimoto Kogyo, including Imada Koji, Fujii Takashi, and Yamaguchi Tomomitsu
• High-quality video : 2.35:1 aspect ratio clearly reproduces director Yuasa's unique visual beauty
• High-quality sound : Experience Seiichi Yamamoto's music with immersive sound in DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio
• Extensive bonus features : director's commentary, animatic, production artwork gallery, and more
• Directorial debut of feature length : The origin of the career of director Masaaki Yuasa, known for DEVILMAN crybaby

■ Product specifications

■ Product Introduction

[A story of life depicted with innovative expression]

Mind Game is an innovative animated film released in 2004 as the feature-length directorial debut of director Masaaki Yuasa, known for DEVILMAN crybaby.
With its innovative visual expression that combines live action, 2D, and 3D, this unique hybrid movie metamorphoses from back alleys to outer space, making new history in the world of animation.

[A heart-warming story]

The main character, Nishi, is unable to save his childhood friend and is killed by the yakuza.
In the afterlife, Nishi meets God and is told to walk towards the light, but he runs in the opposite direction as fast as he can and succeeds in returning to Earth.
After this unique experience, he grows into a man who strives to live every moment of life to the fullest.
This is a much talked about production in collaboration with Yoshimoto Kogyo, featuring a star-studded cast including Imada Koji, Fujii Takashi, and Yamaguchi Tomomitsu.

[The appeal of visual expression and sound]

This Blu-ray vividly recreates director Masaaki Yuasa's unique visual world.
Recorded in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, you can enjoy the film's charm with vivid colors and detailed image quality.
The audio is recorded in DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio, and the music by Seiichi Yamamoto, who is highly acclaimed for his work on ROVO and Rashinban, enhances the appeal of the work.
Rear speakers and echo effects are used effectively, allowing you to experience a unique world view where images and sound intertwine.

[Full benefits]

In addition to the approximately 103-minute main feature, this Blu-ray includes bonus footage that provides deeper insight into the background of the work.

• Feature-length animatic : an intermediate stage in the production process
• Scenes with commentary by Director Yuasa : Valuable content that allows you to watch while listening to the director's own commentary
• Production Artwork Gallery : Includes a wide range of artwork used during the production process
• Trailer : Mind Games

■ Recommended usage scenarios

• Animation movie fans : People who want to enjoy innovative visual expression
• Collectors of Masaaki Yuasa's works : People who want to add his first directorial work to their collection
• Those interested in animation production : Those who want to learn about the production process through the bonus footage
• Appreciation of award-winning works from the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Japan Media Arts Festival : For those who want to enjoy highly acclaimed works
• Home theater viewing : For those who want to enjoy high-quality images and sound.
• People interested in experimental expression : People who want to experience the fusion of live action with 2D and 3D

■ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Can this Blu-ray be played on Japanese playback devices?

A. It is a North American Blu-ray disc, and the region code is Region A, the same as Japan.
However, there may be country code locks in place, making it impossible to play on domestic players.
It can be played on PlayStation 3, 4, and 5, Blu-ray software on PC, and region-free players.

Q2. Can I turn off the subtitles?

A. Many imported discs have English subtitles displayed, but this can be disabled by changing the player settings.

Q3. What kind of bonus footage is included?

A. It contains content that allows you to learn about the production process and the director's intentions, such as animatics, scenes with director's commentary, artwork gallery, and trailers.

Q4. What are the acoustic characteristics of this work?

A. Recorded in DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio, you can enjoy the music by Seiichi Yamamoto in immersive sound.
Rear speakers and echo effects are used effectively, allowing you to experience a unique worldview woven together by images and sound.

■ Reasons why we recommend this product

Mind Game is a work that encapsulates director Masaaki Yuasa's commitment to exploring the possibilities of expression.
The unique storytelling, which moves between death and rebirth, reality and fantasy, and the innovative visual expression will stimulate the viewer's imagination.
Experience groundbreaking visuals and a memorable story that questions the meaning of life in the comfort of your own home with high-quality image and sound.

Add this masterpiece animated film, which marks the beginning of director Masaaki Yuasa, to your collection.

■ Shipping/Precautions

• This product is a parallel import. We purchase new, unopened items directly from authorized European and American stores and inspect them upon arrival.
  We check the quality of the products before delivering them to you.
• This is a North American Blu-ray disc and may be country-code locked. Please check the compatibility of your playback device.
• English subtitles may be forced to be displayed. Depending on the player, this can be disabled in the settings.
• Some product specifications may change without notice.

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