Death Billiards
デス・ビリヤード
“An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives.”
Synopsis
Death Billiards is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$480,000) from the "2012 Young Animator Training Project." Just like in 2010 and 2011, the animation labor group received 214.5 million yen (US$2.65 million) from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs, and it distributed most of those funds to studios who train young animators on-the-job. An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Original Title
- デス・ビリヤード
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Madhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Kazuya Arahata
Department Leadership Roster
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Screenplay
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Director
Kazuya Arahata
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Billiards
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What is Death Billiards about?
Death Billiards is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$480,000) from the "2012 Young Animator Training Project." Just like in 2010 and 2011, the animation labor group received 214.5 million yen (US$2.65 million) from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs, and it distributed most of those funds to studios who train young animators on-the-job. An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives.
Who directed Death Billiards?
Death Billiards was directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa.
Who stars in Death Billiards?
The principal cast of Death Billiards includes Yuichi Nakamura, Tomoaki Maeno, Asami Seto, Jun Hazumi.
When was Death Billiards released and how long is it?
Death Billiards was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Billiards?
Death Billiards holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.