Monkeys with gadgets, a golden helmet, and chaos in 22 minutes. What more do you need?
An animated theatrical short, based on the Ape Escape video games and anime.
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.
Director
Yorifusa Yamaguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ape Escape was Sony's attempt to build a mascot bigger than Crash Bandicoot in Japan. This short was pure brand synergy.
Tomoko Kawakami (Natsumi) voiced iconic anime heroines before her tragic early passing—this cheerful role hits different now.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
