100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience

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100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience (2012)

Directed by Brad Crawford

“Insert Coin. Blow Your Mind.”

Documentary · 1h 08m

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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Cast

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Brian Ashcraft Himself Daigo Umehara Himself
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Aaron Chmielowiec Himself
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Mike Ross Himself Justin Wong Himself
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Hiro Kawagchi Himself
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Seth Killian Himself

Crew

Director
Brad Crawford
Writer
Bryan Verot

Details

Release date
2012-08-30
Runtime
1h 08m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Japanese
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Production
Strata Studios
Budget
$32,213