Death Billiards 2013
"An old and a young man find themselves in a mysterious bar where they have to play a game of billiard. The bet: their lives."
Death Billiards (2013) is a gripping 25-minute animated short film directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa that blends drama, mystery, and philosophical depth into a single, intense game.
Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
Cast
Yuichi Nakamura
Otoko (Voice)
Tomoaki Maeno
Decim (voice)
Asami Seto
Kurokami no Onna (voice)
Jun Hazumi
Roujin (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Billiards (2013) about?
Death Billiards is a short animated film that follows two strangers who wake up in a mysterious bar where they're forced to play billiards for their lives. The game becomes a battleground for survival, morality, and the inescapable nature of fate.
Who directed Death Billiards?
Death Billiards was directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, a filmmaker known for blending gripping narratives with striking animation styles.
Who stars in Death Billiards?
The film features the voices of Yuichi Nakamura as the older man and Tomoaki Maeno as the younger stranger, with Asami Seto and Jun Hazumi rounding out the cast.
Is Death Billiards (2013) worth watching?
Though it's a short film, Death Billiards packs a punch with its intense storytelling, moody animation, and philosophical themes. Fans of psychological thrillers and anime with depth will find it compelling, even if the brevity leaves some wanting more.
How long is Death Billiards?
Death Billiards has a runtime of 25 minutes.
About Death Billiards (2013) — A high-stakes animated thriller teetering on the edge of life and death
Death Billiards (2013) is a gripping 25-minute animated short film directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa that blends drama, mystery, and philosophical depth into a single, intense game.
The story follows two strangers—a weary older man and a restless young one—who find themselves trapped in a shadowy bar where the stakes couldn't be higher. Their only escape comes through a high-stakes game of billiards, where the wager is nothing less than their lives. As the matches unfold, the film explores themes of fate, consequence, and the weight of choices, all wrapped in a hauntingly atmospheric visual style. With sharp direction and standout performances from Yuichi Nakamura and Tomoaki Maeno, Death Billiards delivers a thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the final shot.
