Mind Game

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Mindgame
Japanese: マインド・ゲーム


Information

Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Aug 7, 2004
Producers: Asmik Ace, Beyond C.
Licensors: GKIDS
Studios: Studio 4°C
Source: Manga
Genres: AdventureAdventure, Avant GardeAvant Garde, Award WinningAward Winning, ComedyComedy, RomanceRomance
Themes: Adult CastAdult Cast, PsychologicalPsychological
Duration: 1 hr. 43 min.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 7.791 (scored by 3434934,349 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #10802
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2393
Members: 91,830
Favorites: 1,195

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Animeby MordredEX

"Elitist" has been a very generic and broad term to generalise many types of not-so-mainstream or "deep" anime, so this list is very diverse and it's criteria are not always clear cut and objective. Nonetheless I try to provide a proper explanation for why each entry is included. Generally speaking these are shows that fit one OR more of these adjectives: Experimental, Avant-Garde, Psychological, Philosophical, Obscure, Classic, Critically Acclaimed, Artsy, Old, etc...

Some shows here are not necessarily obscure or underground at all, but they are still here because they have been stereotyped as "elitist" by the community over time, due to their experimental or artsy nature. Similarly, some shows here are not necessarily artsy or experimental in nature, but their old/underwatched/obscure nature gives them a reason to be here. Not all aspects have to be checked to be included. Only one per franchise.

I have personally watched the great majority of the anime in this list, but there are a couple which I haven't. Still added them because of how strongly they are stereotyped as "elitist" or have fitting characteristics to be classified as such. I know my list still lacks many essential classics, I will continue to add and expand into this list as I watch those personally.

For more recommendations, go to my other Interest Stacks, "Elitist Anime 2" , "Elitist Anime 3" and "Elitist Anime 4", whose links are:

- https://myanimelist.net/stacks/4256
- https://myanimelist.net/stacks/4756
- https://myanimelist.net/stacks/10188
- https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15961

50 Entries · Mar 12, 9:55 AM

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Animeby NarratorJebi

List of anime for "elitist". These anime have been considered as "deep" animations by various critics and analysts.

In this compilation there are animes with quite complicated stories that are not recommended for all audiences. As they are: cult, artistic, experimental, avant-garde, underrated, psychological, philosophical, unique or mind-blowing anime.

This list has a part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/4197

50 Entries · Feb 9, 2023 3:51 PM

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Animeby Lethargic

Art house, in relation to cinema, is a genre of films that are intended to be serious artistic works rather than merely popular entertainment but the descriptor can also be applied to anime. Furthermore, avant-garde refers to innovative, experimental, radical or unorthodox concepts and techniques. This can of course also be used in reference to anime and manga.

As MAL currently sadly only allows a max of 50 entries on interests stacks this list mainly prioritises the stand out and most high quality examples of avant-garde and art house anime television shows, feature films, OVAs and short film compilations. For a more comprehensive list which features the numerous experimental short films on the site as well as manga, I direct you to my accompanying Art house, Avant-Garde and Experimental club of the same name.

50 Entries · Oct 16, 2024 10:00 AM

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈:

https://myanimelist.net/stacks/41273


𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮" 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐝:

https://letterboxd.com/magrosleau/list/psychosexual-dramas-nihilistic-fever-dreams/

50 Entries · Jan 19, 2024 6:40 PM

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Animeby moozooh

This is the kind of stuff you'll want to show to your older relatives or a friend / significant other who isn't into anime in particular but is open to new experiences. Not necessarily to hook them on anime but simply to share a good time together.

What helps an anime end up on this list:
* either subdued or distinctly avant-garde appearance that transcends common anime design sensibilities;
* mature, adult-life-related themes;
* well-crafted, compelling story and character interactions;
* fresh and daring ideas or their execution;
* being otherwise remarkable as an art piece;
* moderate length.

What DOESN'T help an anime end up on the list:
* referencing or pandering to otaku culture, incessant fan service, and all that crap;
* slow-burn slice-of-life narrative;
* overly random, absurdist, reference-heavy humor;
* being too long or narratively incomplete;
* being too tropey;
* not being very good in general (regrettably, this includes bad and mediocre adaptations of good manga/LNs, so no Berserk, My Home Hero, or Golden Kamuy on the list).

These aren't absolute rules but they're hard enough that I would only consider minor exceptions. There is most certainly not enough room for every single piece that fits the bill, so take this as my personal, heavily curated top-50. If there is a sequel or a side-story that also deserves attention (or, conversely, one you should skip), I will mention it in the annotations, so please watch them.

List is subject to revisions and reordering.

49 Entries · May 20, 2023 3:24 PM

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Animeby GodTierTaster

To those who are looking for something more than the typical shonen garbage, here are some anime for you to watch. One anime is given for each franchise.

50 Entries · Aug 24, 2023 2:02 AM

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Animeby FiviG

These pieces have a harmony, uniqueness or just an x-factor to their overall aesthetic presence, to include music/sound design.

This is not to be confused with animation though. While the two intersect, if something is interesting only for its animation quality, hopefully it's not here.

Feel free to message me if you think I should check something out that could be here. And if you disagree or think there is a better representative of something, let's talk.

50 Entries · Jun 3, 7:56 PM

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Animeby Hachii13

This list contains all movies that aren't related with any anime series. (Pre 2014)

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/1267
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/7998

I watched 35 movies from this list and these are my most favorites:

- Wolf Children
- The Tale of Princess Kaguya
- Tokyo Godfathers
- The Wind Rises
- The Girl who Leapt Through Time
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- 5cm Per Second
- Perfect Blue

50 Entries · Jun 14, 2023 3:06 AM

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Romance standalone movies that have clean and crisp animation. While some series do have other related entries, it’s possible to watch this without any prior knowledge which is why I included them in this stack. I hope you enjoy!

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/11882

50 Entries · Nov 16, 2024 1:06 PM

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Animeby Wasaaaabibaby

mindfuck but cool, u might get depression though

if u actually watch this, u fucking need therapy


NOT OFFICIAL this is the stereotype anime picks for anime elitist genre.

Anime elitist explores the genre of psychological horror with a li bit of advance mecha, techno combined leaving hints of philosophy and theology. (but honestly its just underrated anime with a mc being a sigma male)

for incels, femcels with unhinged female rage and gays and acclaimed hot people this is 4 u

44 Entries · Feb 14, 5:10 AM

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Animeby RubanS

Some of the best animes between 1990 and 2010

50 Entries · Oct 24, 2023 8:19 AM

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Animeby silveraaki

This is a list of non-Ghibli standalone movies - meaning they are not associated with a TV series

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8632
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8808

50 Entries · Aug 28, 2024 12:12 PM

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Animeby Enivlens

Surreal anime that have an upbeat tone!


Feel free to DM or message me about any questions, suggestions, or opinions about this stack!

50 Entries · Mar 9, 7:38 AM

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Animeby ecliptyk

Facing reality, rejecting the fantasy, and not running away from our issues. Embrace life!

Added Hayao Miyazaki's recent masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. Mahito choosing to embrace reality, learning to value his current connections and partially overcome the immense grief caused by the death of his mother.

List is up to date as of 01/06/25

28 Entries · Jan 6, 7:04 PM

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about Avant Garde genre,

Experimental fiction which shunned conventional storytelling at the time it was created. These stories often invoke unsettled feelings because they reject traditional ways in which we prefer to view (or escape from) the world. Narrative is avant garde works is often of higher importance than the content.

Deconstructions often fall into this genre. Note that simply being darker, edgier, or cynical doesn't mean the work is avant garde.

about the weirdest anime, well, actually I just said it, it's just some bizzare animes, I don't think I'm capable of understanding them all, but why not try? Weird things sometimes have interesting things hidden.

It's no secret that anime can get pretty weird sometimes. Many series take their audiences on a mind-boggling ride, leaving them to question everything they thought they knew about reality. While just about every anime title is weird in its own way, some are just beyond strange. They play with the audiences' minds, relying on psychological storylines and eccentric characters to keep everyone guessing.

Sometimes they don't even feel real at all and seem more like a strange dream. A lot of times, these kinds of series are too much for general audiences, becoming far too confusing to keep up with. But for those who enjoy the challenge, these anime are the perfect watch.

There are totally weird-anime titles that I have put on my other stacks before so I will not want to list them here because this is not a list to evaluate the quality of anime of different themes.

This is just what I found quickly, this list may change in the future

50 Entries · Jan 29, 2023 7:51 PM

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The criteria here is simple: Anime released in any year, with under 160,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 7 or higher.

I'm also not including anything that I've already included on my Good Stuff list: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9517

Pardon my presumptuous and awkwardly worded title meant to shoehorn this into my Obscurities series. In short, if you've seen a lot of the most popular stuff and just need some new recommendations that aren't the most obvious things possible but also not too obscure, here you go.

If you'd prefer to dive deeper, go here: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9611

50 Entries · Sep 13, 2022 9:58 AM

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Animeby Romar

Titles featured in this stack showcase a wide variety of stylizations, ranging from simplistic character designs to surrealistic masterpieces, making it stand out among others in its uniqueness and artistic diversity. This diverse range of expressive and imaginative art styles adds an extra layer of intrigue and visual appeal, enriching the viewing experience and may leave a lasting impression on the viewer.

50 Entries · Aug 17, 2024 11:26 PM

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Animeby heromyth

These are anime Iv seen that I feel have an undercurrent of sadness to them. Hopefully you find something new!

48 Entries · Jun 7, 2024 11:35 AM

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Animeby madiandi

Part 2:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/33081

50 Entries · Mar 13, 12:39 PM

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