Release Year: 2004

Rating: 7.9/10 ( voted)

Critic's Score: /100

Director: Masaaki Yuasa

Stars: Kôji Imada, Sayaka Maeda, Takashi Fujii

Storyline
The film follows Nishi, a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, the film follows Nishi as he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place. Nishi (and some friends) attempt to break out of their trap, and discover what it truly means to be alive along the way. This is a mind-bending trip that uses some of the most innovative animation ever created.

Writers: Robin Nishi, Robin Nishi, Kôji Imada, Sayaka Maeda, Takashi Fujii, Kôji Imada, Sayaka Maeda, Takashi Fujii, Seiko Takuma, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Toshio Sakata, Jôji Shimaki, Rintarou Nishi, Kenichi Chujou, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Cast:
Kôji Imada - Nishi (voice)
Sayaka Maeda - Myon (voice)
Takashi Fujii - Jiisan (voice)
Seiko Takuma - Yan (voice)
Tomomitsu Yamaguchi - Ryou (voice)
Toshio Sakata - Father of Myon and Yan (voice)
Jôji Shimaki - Yakuza boss (voice)
Rintarou Nishi - Yakuza (voice)
Kenichi Chujou - Atsu (voice)

Official Website: Asmik Ace [Japan] | GKIDS [United States] |

Country: Japan

Language: Japanese

Release Date: 3 Jan 2004

Runtime: 103 min

Trivia:
This is the directorial debut of Masaaki Yuasa. See more »

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