Mind Game (2004)
Kernel Score: 84% · 323 ratings
Genres: Animation, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2004-08-07
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Mind Game
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
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Director
Masaaki Yuasa
Cast
- 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)
- Toshio Sakata as Father of Myon and Yan (voice)
- Jôji Shimaki as Yakuza boss (voice)
- Rintaro Nishi as Yakuza (voice)
- Kenichi Chujou as Atsu (voice)
Mind Game FAQ
Is Mind Game good?
Mind Game has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 323 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mind Game?
In the US you can stream Mind Game on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Mind Game?
If you liked Mind Game, try Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, Angel's Egg, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2.