100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade ExperienceMovie
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.
About 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience
100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience is a 2012 documentary movie directed by Brad Crawford.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 8m, production credits from Japan, United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Brian Ashcraft, Daigo Umehara, Aaron Chmielowiec, Mike Ross. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
