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Monkeys with gadgets, a golden helmet, and chaos in 22 minutes. What more do you need?
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Ape Escape: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helmet (2002)

chaotic goodpsychedelic monkey mayhemY2K anime energy

Overview

AnimationComedyAdventureActionScience Fiction

An animated theatrical short, based on the Ape Escape video games and anime.

Flag of USUSJapanese
Content warning
animevideo gameape

Standout Aspects

Visual Effects

Early 2000s CGI blending that aged like energy drinks.

Sound

That catchphrase. You know the one.

Practical Effects

Hand-drawn chaos that the games never quite captured.

Best for:Friends: Ironically watch with pals who remember the PS1 game.·Background: Short enough to not ruin your evening.·Rewatch: Catch the visual gags you definitely missed.
Y

Director

Yorifusa Yamaguchi

ReleasedAug 17, 2002
Runtime22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Polygon Pictures
Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment

Top Cast

Tomoko Kawakami

Tomoko Kawakami

Natsumi (voice)

Motoko Kumai

Motoko Kumai

Hikaru (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Chika Sakamoto

Specter (voice)

Joji Yanami

Joji Yanami

Hakase (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Ape Escape was Sony's attempt to build a mascot bigger than Crash Bandicoot in Japan. This short was pure brand synergy.

Trivia

Tomoko Kawakami (Natsumi) voiced iconic anime heroines before her tragic early passing—this cheerful role hits different now.

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