MIND GAME

A leading Japanese animation director known for experimental and innovative works including MIND GAME, The Tatami Galaxy, and Ping Pong. Has expanded the artistic possibilities of anime through distinctive visual expression and profound human drama. Won numerous international film festival awards.

Animation studio founded in 2013 led by Masaaki Yuasa. Known for original visual creation using cutting-edge digital animation technology. Has produced high-quality works including Look Back and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!. Recognized as a pioneer in developing new forms of anime expression.

A cyberpunk anime produced by Trigger in 1998. Set in a world where the boundary between the internet and reality blurs, it follows the mysterious girl Lain Iwakura and her secrets. Its complex, experimental narrative and haunting soundscape achieved international cult status, becoming a landmark cyberpunk work.

An unconventional road-movie anime directed by Masaaki Yuasa. Following Michiko, a prisoner, and her son Hatchin on their escape and evasion journey. With distinctive art style and free-spirited storytelling, it transcends traditional anime conventions. It received international critical acclaim for its artistic boldness.

An animation studio founded by Masaaki Yuasa in 2015. Known for blending digital production technology with hand-drawn expression in innovative ways. Productions like 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!' and 'Look Back' showcase cutting-edge creativity. It has brought new perspectives to Japan's animation industry.

An anime series from 2005. An experimental work expressing the unique aesthetics of director Akiyuki Shinbo and studio Shaft. Based on a 4-panel manga, it garnered attention for surreal visual expression and sophisticated techniques achieved with limited budget. This unusual fusion of absurdist humor and avant-garde visual beauty received exceptionally high technical acclaim within the industry.