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saspa 06/20/24 4:26:28 PM #1:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESD3JCjVOw4 I wanted to make a lazy joke about the main character's name not being Akira but honestly, this trailer hyped me up to want to watch the movie. --- http://i.imgur.com/0UFI0T9.jpg <cite>saspa posted [p:980943828] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESD3JCjVOw4I wanted to make a lazy joke about the main character's name not being Akira but honestly, this trailer hyped me up to want to watch the movie. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Persona 06/20/24 4:27:50 PM #2:	it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation --- https://youtu.be/8S99iQH2Rvg?si=lYFVHxVW2Zj1Ah0p <cite>Persona posted [p:980943853] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 06/20/24 4:39:01 PM #3:	it's an awesome movie. give it a shot. --- I hope something good happens to you today Playing: God of War: Ragnarok <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:980943990] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>it's an awesome movie. give it a shot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hmnut7 06/20/24 4:39:20 PM #4:	Persona posted... it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation Pretty much this. You have to remember when it hit America there were like 4 Anime things Americans had seen. This isn't to at all say it was bad, but it was being compared to standard American animation which there was nothing like Akira is scope, style, animation or tone at the time. For many years IT WAS ANIME. In 2024 it's still amazing but as said above that mostly for the visuals, story wise it's actually pretty generic. It's basically 'what if an Omega level Mutant from the X-men' was crazy (which is like 74% of all X-men stories already), so nothing too new as far as story. But how they show this visually is still impressive. I would watch it, but don't think it's going to change your life. Just by osmosis you've been exposed to tons and tons of anime, American cartoons, and just stories in general that have been inspired by Akira so it may not have the impact on you that it did on audiences when it was new. --- Starfire: "They are too numerous to fight. What shall we do?" Robin: "Fight anyway!" (pb) <cite>hmnut7 posted [p:980943993] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Persona posted... </cite><quote>it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation</quote>Pretty much this. You have to remember when it hit America there were like 4 Anime things Americans had seen. This isn't to at all say it was bad, but it was being compared to standard American animation which there was nothing like Akira is scope, style, animation or tone at the time. For many years IT WAS ANIME. In 2024 it's still amazing but as said above that mostly for the visuals, story wise it's actually pretty generic. It's basically 'what if an Omega level Mutant from the X-men' was crazy (which is like 74% of all X-men stories already), so nothing too new as far as story. But how they show this visually is still impressive. I would watch it, but don't think it's going to change your life. Just by osmosis you've been exposed to tons and tons of anime, American cartoons, and just stories in general that have been inspired by Akira so it may not have the impact on you that it did on audiences when it was new. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 06/20/24 4:40:10 PM #5:	Just watch Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat --- See profile pic <cite>Irony posted [p:980944005] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Just watch Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 06/20/24 4:40:38 PM #6:	All I know about Akira is that there's a bike --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:980944010] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>All I know about Akira is that there's a bike </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/20/24 4:41:25 PM #7:	Giant_Aspirin posted... it's an awesome movie. give it a shot. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:980944024] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Giant_Aspirin posted... </cite><quote>it's an awesome movie. give it a shot.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetuenOfDevsman 06/20/24 4:44:13 PM #8:	I never thought it was that interesting. I tried rewatching many years later to see if I just didn't get it the first time, but no, it just really wasn't that great. --- There's a difference between canon and not-stupid. <cite>RetuenOfDevsman posted [p:980944063] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I never thought it was that interesting. I tried rewatching many years later to see if I just didn't get it the first time, but no, it just really wasn't that great. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 06/20/24 4:44:33 PM #9:	It has a horny scene --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \|12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 16GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:980944072] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>It has a horny scene </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GibraItar 06/20/24 4:45:00 PM #10:	It's alright --- I have no son <cite>GibraItar posted [p:980944079] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>It's alright </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sabin017 06/20/24 4:47:05 PM #11:	Watch it in the most HD way you can, it keeps looking better and better whenever there's a new format. --- https://i.imgur.com/TWsfIIj.gif <cite>sabin017 posted [p:980944114] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Watch it in the most HD way you can, it keeps looking better and better whenever there's a new format. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serious_Cat 06/20/24 4:56:53 PM #12:	I liked it but remember nothing about it. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread <cite>Serious_Cat posted [p:980944240] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I liked it but remember nothing about it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Baphometa 06/20/24 5:21:02 PM #13:	Last time I watched it was 2008, but ~~doesn't it have pretty clear anti-corruption themes?~~ ~~There's also religious allegories with Akira as a savior and Tetsuo as someone who initially doesn't want to be saved.~~ It's not some heavy anti-war allegory, like Miyazaki, but it's far from the low-key Japanese propaganda that is modern anime. There's certainly room for interpretation in the themes. --- He/Them "Am I a butterfly dreaming I'm a man... Or a bowling ball dreaming I'm a plate of sashimi? Never assume that what you see and feel is real!" <cite>Baphometa posted [p:980944573] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Last time I watched it was 2008, but doesn't it have pretty clear anti-corruption themes?There's also religious allegories with Akira as a savior and Tetsuo as someone who initially doesn't want to be saved.It's not some heavy anti-war allegory, like Miyazaki, but it's far from the low-key Japanese propaganda that is modern anime. There's certainly room for interpretation in the themes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeminiDeus 06/20/24 5:25:07 PM #14:	I own the metal case DVD re-release with the redubbed voices, but I honestly prefer the original voices over the redubs. I'd post a comparison video but it contains boobies. --- Without truth, there is nothing. <cite>GeminiDeus posted [p:980944632] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I own the metal case DVD re-release with the redubbed voices, but I honestly prefer the original voices over the redubs. I'd post a comparison video but it contains boobies. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sfcalimari 06/20/24 5:52:15 PM #15:	DAAAAAA DA DA Tetsuo! --- "Tether even a roasted chicken." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo <cite>sfcalimari posted [p:980944972] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>DAAAAAADADATetsuo! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 06/20/24 6:00:17 PM #16:	I havent either, and have zero desire to. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:980945076] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I havent either, and have zero desire to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Lokarin 06/20/24 6:05:34 PM #18:	I mean, he has a Dr. Mario jacket so hell ya --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:980945138] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I mean, he has a Dr. Mario jacket so hell ya </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_____Cait 06/20/24 6:10:20 PM #19:	It has crazy fluid animation. Everything else. Has been done better since, so go into it with a very, very open mind --- ORAS secret base: http://imgur.com/V9nAVrd 3DS friend code: 0173-1465-1236 <cite>_____Cait posted [p:980945206] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>It has crazy fluid animation.Everything else. Has been done better since, so go into it with a very, very open mind </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Link_of_time 06/20/24 11:13:39 PM #20:	GeminiDeus posted... I'd post a comparison video but it contains boobies. I mean not the whole movie right? <cite>Link_of_time posted [p:980949035] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>GeminiDeus posted... </cite><quote> I'd post a comparison video but it contains boobies.</quote>I mean not the whole movie right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 06/20/24 11:23:43 PM #21:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/c0f176d9.jpg --- This signature is not political. <cite>ooger posted [p:980949129] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/c0f176d9.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranQroppoop 06/21/24 12:27:39 AM #22:	Just want to add that in addition to the animation the music is pretty good too. --- Any last one-liners before I go ape on you? - Hoss Delgado Mmm, toast some marshmallows for me too Mailman.- Chris Paul <cite>GranQroppoop posted [p:980949703] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Just want to add that in addition to the animation the music is pretty good too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DodogamaRayBrst 06/21/24 12:32:29 AM #23:	Persona posted... it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation That should be the main reason for watching any animation movie, so making it sound negative is weird. <cite>DodogamaRayBrst posted [p:980949755] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Persona posted... </cite><quote>it was cool when I was 12 but the only reason I'd watch it now is for the animation</quote>That should be the main reason for watching any animation movie, so making it sound negative is weird. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kradek 06/21/24 12:39:15 AM #24:	Watched it for the first time in theaters a few years ago. It felt underwhelming, however that could be due to high expectations from years of hearing about its reputation and the fact that it's pretty outdated in the wow factor by modern anime, even if it was revolutionary for its time. References galore came from it; can't take that away. --- My metal band, Ivory King, has 2 songs out now - allmylinks.com/ivorykingtx (all of our links there so you can choose which one you'd prefer to use) <cite>Kradek posted [p:980949813] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Watched it for the first time in theaters a few years ago. It felt underwhelming, however that could be due to high expectations from years of hearing about its reputation and the fact that it's pretty outdated in the wow factor by modern anime, even if it was revolutionary for its time.References galore came from it; can't take that away. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KaZooo 06/21/24 12:48:07 AM #25:	In its time it was surely great imo, and I think it was a strong presentation of a futuristic aesthetic that most live action films couldn't capture especially in terms of ambience. This is created in the 80's, and if you try to feel out where technology and development was heading in Japan at that time, there was seemingly some substantial realistic inspiration going into creating the setting of this manga/concept/film. Some elements in the environment also are just a staying product of that time, instead of being a successful catch on what technology we actually have today. I mean I'm sure Akira was not the only one of its kind to shoot this direction, but the film (and perhaps its distribution) was put in front of many eyes. I think it inspires and/or resonates with some tastes of today in terms of aesthetic. Some aspects, like the urban bike gang activity, are unfortunately starting to take some shape in reality. I've seen it in SF Bay Area and LA at least, albeit more weenie and stupid as opposed to....cool. --- Competing every night, both ends, shoot inside/outside, fast break, transition, Monta Ellis have it all <cite>KaZooo posted [p:980949896] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>In its time it was surely great imo, and I think it was a strong presentation of a futuristic aesthetic that most live action films couldn't capture especially in terms of ambience. This is created in the 80's, and if you try to feel out where technology and development was heading in Japan at that time, there was seemingly some substantial realistic inspiration going into creating the setting of this manga/concept/film. Some elements in the environment also are just a staying product of that time, instead of being a successful catch on what technology we actually have today.I mean I'm sure Akira was not the only one of its kind to shoot this direction, but the film (and perhaps its distribution) was put in front of many eyes. I think it inspires and/or resonates with some tastes of today in terms of aesthetic. Some aspects, like the urban bike gang activity, are unfortunately starting to take some shape in reality. I've seen it in SF Bay Area and LA at least, albeit more weenie and stupid as opposed to....cool. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 06/21/24 9:09:25 AM #26:	KaZooo posted... Some aspects, like the urban bike gang activity, are unfortunately starting to take some shape in reality. I've seen it in SF Bay Area and LA at least, albeit more weenie and stupid as opposed to....cool. The bike gangs in the film were inspired by actual biker gangs in post world war 2 Japan called bosozoku. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/movies-tv/japans-violent-motorcycle-gangs-influenced-akira/ The 1976 film, "God Speed You! Black Emperor", on bosozoku, had a ton of influence on Akira. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor --- This signature is not political. <cite>ooger posted [p:980953079] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>KaZooo posted... </cite><quote>Some aspects, like the urban bike gang activity, are unfortunately starting to take some shape in reality. I've seen it in SF Bay Area and LA at least, albeit more weenie and stupid as opposed to....cool.</quote>The bike gangs in the film were inspired by actual biker gangs in post world war 2 Japan called bosozoku.https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/movies-tv/japans-violent-motorcycle-gangs-influenced-akira/The 1976 film, "God Speed You! Black Emperor", on bosozoku, had a ton of influence on Akira. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PeteyParker 06/21/24 9:17:42 AM #27:	I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out). --- "How can.. the Prime minister.. support a law.. that makes it illegal for people.. who....What I'm trying to say is.. Oasis rules!" <cite>PeteyParker posted [p:980953175] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetuenOfDevsman 06/21/24 9:20:08 AM #28:	PeteyParker posted... I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out). I guess that explains why they decided to just have a giant battle for the whole second half of the thing. --- There's a difference between canon and not-stupid. <cite>RetuenOfDevsman posted [p:980953198] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>PeteyParker posted... </cite><quote>I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out).</quote>I guess that explains why they decided to just have a giant battle for the whole second half of the thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gobstoppers12 06/21/24 9:22:01 AM #29:	Pretty much had the best animation of its day, and still some of the best you can find today. The story is... Well, it's certainly from Japan. --- (He/Him) I write Naruto Fanfiction. But I am definitely not a furry. <cite>Gobstoppers12 posted [p:980953216] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Pretty much had the best animation of its day, and still some of the best you can find today. The story is...Well, it's certainly from Japan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 06/21/24 9:35:24 AM #30:	RetuenOfDevsman posted... I guess that explains why they decided to just have a giant battle for the whole second half of the thing. The same story arc happens about 1/2 way through the manga. It is worth reading the series. --- This signature is not political. <cite>ooger posted [p:980953334] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>RetuenOfDevsman posted... </cite><quote>I guess that explains why they decided to just have a giant battle for the whole second half of the thing.</quote>The same story arc happens about 1/2 way through the manga. It is worth reading the series. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 06/21/24 9:38:28 AM #31:	Tbh I'm not sure I have either --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:980953365] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Tbh I'm not sure I have either </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 06/21/24 9:42:27 AM #32:	PeteyParker posted... I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out). And for context for other folks, this is all the content they jammed into a 2-hour film: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2baee376.jpg --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:980953406] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>PeteyParker posted... </cite><quote>I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out).</quote>And for context for other folks, this is all the content they jammed into a 2-hour film: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2baee376.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 06/21/24 10:00:04 AM #33:	PeteyParker posted... I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out). Madhouse GET ON IT! --- THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 8-9 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:980953620] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>PeteyParker posted... </cite><quote>I don't know if anyone would actually go through with it considering the status of the film, but I'd love to see an anime series that actually adapts the manga. It had way too much content to fit in to a 2 hour film (plus it wasn't actually finished yet when the film came out).</quote>Madhouse GET ON IT! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetuenOfDevsman 06/21/24 12:59:15 PM #34:	s0nicfan posted... And for context for other folks, this is all the content they jammed into a 2-hour film: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2baee376.jpg This is how I feel about the Count of Monte Cristo. I tell people who watched the movie, the book is about as long as Lord of the Rings, and the runtime about a third, and you know how much they left out of Lord of the Rings, right? --- There's a difference between canon and not-stupid. <cite>RetuenOfDevsman posted [p:980955890] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite><quote>And for context for other folks, this is all the content they jammed into a 2-hour film: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2baee376.jpg</quote>This is how I feel about the Count of Monte Cristo.I tell people who watched the movie, the book is about as long as Lord of the Rings, and the runtime about a third, and you know how much they left out of Lord of the Rings, right? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeminiDeus 06/21/24 4:12:30 PM #35:	Link_of_time posted... I mean not the whole movie right? No, just a few scenes, but one of those scenes contains boobies. --- Without truth, there is nothing. <cite>GeminiDeus posted [p:980958742] in I've actua... [t:80794066]...</cite> <quote>Link_of_time posted... </cite><quote>I mean not the whole movie right?</quote>No, just a few scenes, but one of those scenes contains boobies. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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