directed by: Masaaki Yuasa, year: 2004
actors: Koji Imada, Sayaka Maeda, Takashi Fujii, Seiko Takuma

Mind Game is a surreal and mind-bending animated film that explores themes of life, death, and personal transformation. The story follows Nishi, an aspiring manga artist, who is unexpectedly killed by a gangster. In the afterlife, he is given a second chance and returns to the living world, determined to live life to the fullest and make the most out of every moment. The film is known for its unique animation style and philosophical narrative, blending reality with fantastical elements.

Surrealism, Self Discovery, Visual Innovation, Existentialism, Nonlinear Narrative