100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience
“Insert Coin. Blow Your Mind.”
Synopsis
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Crawford
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Verot
- Original Title
- 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Budget
- $32K
- Production Studios
- Strata Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Crawford
Bryan Verot
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Verot
Writer
Brad Crawford
Director
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What is 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience about?
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.
Who directed 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience?
100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience was directed by Brad Crawford.
Who stars in 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience?
The principal cast of 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience includes Brian Ashcraft, Daigo Umehara, Aaron Chmielowiec, Mike Ross, Justin Wong.
When was 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience released and how long is it?
100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.