Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire (1994): Cast
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire is a 1994 documentary directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide, starring Sion Sono, Kyoko Nakamura and Shigeru Miyamoto. It runs 2 hours 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 49m (169 min)
- Directors
- Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- France 2
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire About?
The premise of Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire without spoilers.
The documentary examines obsessive urban male Japanese culture, focusing on otaku lifestyles. It features interviews with selected otaku who describe the appeal of embracing the subculture versus remaining outside it. Intercut are shots of Japanese cityscapes and the interiors of otaku rooms, lined with video collections, models, and the latest technology, illustrating how the hobby permeates everyday life.
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- otaku
- figurine
- idol
- obsession
- manga
- anime
- gambling
- computer
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire Cast
Sion Sono leads the cast, with Kyoko Nakamura and Shigeru Miyamoto. Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jean-Jacques Beineix
- Co-director Jackie Bastide
- Sion Sono as themselves
- Kyoko Nakamura as themselves
- Shigeru Miyamoto as themselves
- Keisuke Nakao as themselves
Also Starring in Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire
· 15 more- Risaku Kiridōshi Themselves
- Akio Nakamori Themselves
- Miri Uchida Themselves
- Kato Noriko Themselves
- Masakazu Uemura Themselves
- Koshi Nonaka Themselves
- Akitoshi Ashida Themselves
- Ryuma Miyoshi Themselves
- Toshiaki Sonoda Themselves
- Maki Satoh Themselves
- Yo Kawamorita Themselves
- Tamotsu Sengoku Themselves
- Hiroki Hashimoto Themselves
- Miki Taguchi Themselves
- Yumi Kurokawa Themselves
More from Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide
More films directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide: Mortal Transfer, Locked-In Syndrome, IP5: The Island of Pachyderms and Roselyne and the Lions.
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire Also Known As
Also known as “Otaku : fils de l'empire du virtuel”.
- Also known as
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- Otaku : fils de l'empire du virtuel
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Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire?
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
When was Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire released?
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire was released on December 1, 1994.
Who directed Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire?
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix and Jackie Bastide.
More films by Jean-Jacques Beineix Who is in the cast of Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire?
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire stars Sion Sono, Kyoko Nakamura and Shigeru Miyamoto, among 19 credited actors.
Does Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire have a post-credit scene?
No. Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire in?
The original language of Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire is French.
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