CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 8m

100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience

Insert Coin. Blow Your Mind.

62%(13)IMDbDocumentary

Imagine a world where video games reign supreme. Five story buildings filled with arcade cabinets, old and new, inundate the streets. Welcome to downtown Tokyo, Japan. A place where the arcades of the 80s and 90s not only still exist, but thrive and have evolved into an elaborate, unmatchable gaming experience. 100 Yen is a historical documentary about the evolution of arcades and the culture surrounding it - from the birth of arcades to the game centers that still thrive today. With a predominant focus on the three major arcade genres, Shooting games, Fighting games and Rhythm games, 100 Yen explores the culture and evolution of arcades through the past and present. Featuring interviews with industry professionals, game programmers and designers, casual gamers and gaming icons from Japan, Canada, and the USA.

Directed byBrad Crawford

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
EN
Released
August 30, 2012
Budget
$32,213
Studios
Strata Studios

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Brian Ashcraft

Himself

Daigo Umehara

Daigo Umehara

Himself

Aaron Chmielowiec

Himself

Mike Ross

Himself

Justin Wong

Justin Wong

Himself

Hiro Kawagchi

Himself

Seth Killian

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Brad Crawford
Written by
Bryan Verot

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