Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 35 min
- Total watch time
- 35 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 24, 2005
- Season
- Spring 2005
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hiroyuki Hayashi
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 51/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
The plot of Open Your Mind follows the extraterrestrial origin of life, coming from outerspace as six deities (Intermission act), evolving into water (Sho-ho) then emerging to the air (Hyakkin) and to the ground (Ku-nu). Each one of these creatures rules one of the six elements of the godai philosophy, i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind (referred to as kaze in the Hyakkin chant), Sky and Consciousness (referred to as "Awakening" in the movie's title). (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch Open Your Mind?
Open Your Mind has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 51/100 — 14% of 437 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 689 AniList users who started it, 3.2% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 636 have finished it.
At about 35 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy — especially mixed media, animals, cgi, no dialogue.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroyuki Hayashi
- Character design
- Jun Suemi
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
If you like Open Your Mind
Open Your Mind FAQ
How many episodes does Open Your Mind have?
Open Your Mind has 1 episodes of about 35 minutes each, roughly 35 minutes in total.
Is Open Your Mind finished?
Yes. Open Your Mind has finished airing — the final episode aired May 24, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Open Your Mind?
No sequel is listed for Open Your Mind as of October 2026.
Is Open Your Mind based on a manga?
No. Open Your Mind is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.