While checking the curated lists of best anime movies of all time, I found Akira frequently. Also, when I googled about this film, it was said to be a game changer for sci-fi and cyberpunk genre. Therefore I watched it as it will be a change for me from family friendly dramas to the hardcore adult animated film this film is. So, how is the film? See it down after the picture:
Akira is a 1988 Japanese anime action thriller directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story revolves around Tetsuo after a bike accident experiences strange things happening to him. So, when the government tries to take advantage of it, Kaneda who is the strongest support to Tetsuo along with several forces try to save him from the impending doom. What happens next is the rest of the story of Akira.
The film is a direct adaptation of a manga of the same name handled by the maker of this film himself. So, it is evident that it is very clear and like many anime films tells a lot with less visuals. This film is basically a post-apocalypse cyberpunk film. When World War 3 happens, Japan gets completely destroyed in 1988. After a very hard reconstruction Neo-Japan is formed. Our movie begins in 2019 (Yeah, it is 2019 after some math). This prologue of the film just sets the tone perfectly. Also, the kind of environment it created in the movie is unreal. Fun Fact: This film correctly predicts that the Olympics 2020 will be in Japan. With all the reconstruction, the government gets corrupt and is in the verge of breaking. Several terrorist squads are attacking the city and gang wars have become common in the city. This political scenario gives the depth this feature needed. Add that to our main plot and this becomes some of the best sci-fi you have ever seen. You would never find such an experience in Hollywood films. This style of presentation is so unique that films like The Matrix have taken heavy inspirations from this film. The sound effects and background score of the movie is really catchy and cool. Just the breathing of a man is turned into a work of genius in the film. Also, the characterisations are fantastic. Both Kaneda and Tetsuo are the best characters in the film and importantly we feel for them. Also, the concept of Akira is very intriguing and will definitely catch your attention. Due to all these reasons, this film has an energy that keeps us glued to the screen for 2 hrs straight. Luckily, there are no sequels to this film to spoil such standards. Overall, you should not miss film if you love sci-fi.
The animation of the film is fantastic. It is reported as the most expensive anime film in history. Boy, the lavishness shows in the film. This film is completely different from what I have seen recently. From beautiful greenery to gruesome deaths, this has been quite a shift. If you have not understood, then you should know that this film is brutal. In at least half of the film, blood is pouring all over. But, does it make the film unwatchable? Of course not. Let me begin with the backgrounds. They are so detailed that every fluorescent colour pops out of the screen. The big skyscrapers, the bridges, roads, the whole landscape just speaks of punk. The character animation is slightly dated with their frame rates being just short of perfect but then too in the action scenes, the animation is as fluid as a liquid. Speaking of which, the action scenes of the film should have taken hours of passion to animate and it shows. They are fantastic. The bikes they designed, the interaction of the object with the environment and all factors come together really well. Overall, the animation is highly creative and pure genius.
If you love sci-fi, you have to watch this no matter what. If you have seen The Matrix or Blade Runner and loved them, you will love this film as well. For new comers, have a quick look at the plot. If you want to watch it after the plot study, then this you will enjoy this film.
The film is a direct adaptation of a manga of the same name handled by the maker of this film himself. So, it is evident that it is very clear and like many anime films tells a lot with less visuals. This film is basically a post-apocalypse cyberpunk film. When World War 3 happens, Japan gets completely destroyed in 1988. After a very hard reconstruction Neo-Japan is formed. Our movie begins in 2019 (Yeah, it is 2019 after some math). This prologue of the film just sets the tone perfectly. Also, the kind of environment it created in the movie is unreal. Fun Fact: This film correctly predicts that the Olympics 2020 will be in Japan. With all the reconstruction, the government gets corrupt and is in the verge of breaking. Several terrorist squads are attacking the city and gang wars have become common in the city. This political scenario gives the depth this feature needed. Add that to our main plot and this becomes some of the best sci-fi you have ever seen. You would never find such an experience in Hollywood films. This style of presentation is so unique that films like The Matrix have taken heavy inspirations from this film. The sound effects and background score of the movie is really catchy and cool. Just the breathing of a man is turned into a work of genius in the film. Also, the characterisations are fantastic. Both Kaneda and Tetsuo are the best characters in the film and importantly we feel for them. Also, the concept of Akira is very intriguing and will definitely catch your attention. Due to all these reasons, this film has an energy that keeps us glued to the screen for 2 hrs straight. Luckily, there are no sequels to this film to spoil such standards. Overall, you should not miss film if you love sci-fi.
The animation of the film is fantastic. It is reported as the most expensive anime film in history. Boy, the lavishness shows in the film. This film is completely different from what I have seen recently. From beautiful greenery to gruesome deaths, this has been quite a shift. If you have not understood, then you should know that this film is brutal. In at least half of the film, blood is pouring all over. But, does it make the film unwatchable? Of course not. Let me begin with the backgrounds. They are so detailed that every fluorescent colour pops out of the screen. The big skyscrapers, the bridges, roads, the whole landscape just speaks of punk. The character animation is slightly dated with their frame rates being just short of perfect but then too in the action scenes, the animation is as fluid as a liquid. Speaking of which, the action scenes of the film should have taken hours of passion to animate and it shows. They are fantastic. The bikes they designed, the interaction of the object with the environment and all factors come together really well. Overall, the animation is highly creative and pure genius.
If you love sci-fi, you have to watch this no matter what. If you have seen The Matrix or Blade Runner and loved them, you will love this film as well. For new comers, have a quick look at the plot. If you want to watch it after the plot study, then this you will enjoy this film.
IMDb Rating : 8/10
My Rating : 9.5/10
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