100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience

"Insert Coin. Blow Your Mind."

Aug 30 2012 Not Rated 1h 8m
Documentary

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.

Plot

"100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience" 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. Featuring: Taito Inc., Daigo Umehara, Clover-TAC, Brian Ashcraft, Aaron in Japan, Sega Corp., Justin Wong, Chris Laporte and Many More...

Written by

Bryan Verot

Directed by

Brad Crawford

Cast

Brian Ashcraft, Daigo Umehara, Aaron Chmielowiec

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan, United States of America

Production Companies

Strata Studios

Languages

English

Awards

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Trailers
100 Yen The Official Story Trailer
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