Meatball Machine
ミートボールマシン
“They come from beyond”
Synopsis
Capable of making bio-mechanical weapons out of human flesh, alien parasites grotesquely invade the Earth, turning their hosts into maniacal killers who seek and destroy each other to the bloody death! And yes, it s also a human love story, even though the budding romantics are infested with slimy, tumor-like globules.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2021-08-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jun'ichi Yamamoto, Yudai Yamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Junya Kato
- Original Score
- Tomohide Harada
- Original Title
- ミートボールマシン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- King Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun'ichi Yamamoto, Yudai Yamaguchi
Junya Kato, Jun'ichi Yamamoto, Yudai Yamaguchi, Yukihiko Yamaguchi
Tomohide Harada
Shinji Kugimiya
Yudai Yamaguchi, Kôji Misada
Chikako Nakabayashi, Manabu Shinoda, Yukihiko Yamaguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Junya Kato
Screenplay
Shinji Kugimiya
Director of Photography
Yudai Yamaguchi
Editor
Chikako Nakabayashi
Producer
Kôji Misada
Editor
Manabu Shinoda
Producer
Jun'ichi Yamamoto
Director
Yukihiko Yamaguchi
Producer
Yudai Yamaguchi
Director
Tomohide Harada
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meatball Machine
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What is Meatball Machine about?
Capable of making bio-mechanical weapons out of human flesh, alien parasites grotesquely invade the Earth, turning their hosts into maniacal killers who seek and destroy each other to the bloody death! And yes, it s also a human love story, even though the budding romantics are infested with slimy, tumor-like globules.
Who directed Meatball Machine?
Meatball Machine was directed by Jun'ichi Yamamoto, Yudai Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Meatball Machine?
The principal cast of Meatball Machine includes Issey Takahashi, Aoba Kawai, Kenichi Kawasaki, Tarō Suwa, Shoichiro Masumoto.
When was Meatball Machine released and how long is it?
Meatball Machine was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Meatball Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meatball Machine was composed by Tomohide Harada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meatball Machine?
Meatball Machine holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).