Mind Game Budget
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Synopsis
After a deadly encounter with two yakuza, a loser with a crush on his childhood girlfriend goes to heaven and back, embarking on a psychedelic self-discovery experience with her and his friends.
What is known about the production of Mind Game?
"Mind Game," a animation released in 2004, was directed by Masaaki Yuasa and stars Koji Imada, Sayaka Maeda. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though STUDIO4℃, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Rentrak Japan produced the film, making it a notable entry in the animation landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a animation production like this include:
- Production: The film's music, produced by Shinichirō Watanabe, as well as the score by Seiichi Yamamoto includes an image song by Fayray and piano performed by Yōko Kanno.
What were the major cost factors in Mind Game?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Mind Game."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in animation productions of this scale.
Mind Game Box Office Performance
"Mind Game" earned $36,613 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
1 win total
- Ōfuji Noburō Award
Critical Reception
The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews. The film's accolades include the Ōfuji Noburō Award at the 2005 Mainichi Film Awards and the Animation Division Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2004, outranking nominee Howl's Moving Castle. Outside Japan, the film had its international premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival in June 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Mind Game (2004)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Mind Game (2004) earn at the box office?
Mind Game grossed $36,613 domestic, totaling $36,613 worldwide.
Was Mind Game (2004) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Mind Game?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Mind Game's budget compare to similar animation films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Mind Game (2004) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Mind Game (2004) win?
1 win total.
Who directed Mind Game and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, written by Masaaki Yuasa, with music by Fayray, Seiichi Yamamoto, edited by Keiko Mizuta.
Where was Mind Game filmed?
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