AKIRA

Anime Review 3 by Ztefrock

Summary

Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose best friend, Tetsuo gets involved in a government secret project known as Akira. On his way to rescue Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists powerful military leader and strange 100 year old children. The confrontation sparks off Tetsuo's uncontrolable supernatural power leading to gruesome death, a coup attempt and the final battle in Tokyo Olympiad where Akira's secrets were buried 30 years ago.

REVIEW

Akira is probably one of best animes of all times. I tried to watch it without the subs and it was hopeless so I have to watch it again with the subs on. In other words, If you have't passed JLPT 2 dont dare to watch it without the subs!.

The anime is just dark and so....japanese. The movie had shown how history repeats itself and how humans propel the world's fate. The anime is just peculiar in a good way. The scenes, the dubbing and sound effects are awesome. Some characters are quite forgettable. I didnt see much of Kaneda as the protagonist. It is ok though, because the main subject is the story's content not the characters.

I didn't have much time to do a research but I think this film has its own message which can be associated with japan's social condition during the progression stage. This type of anime is prevalent during the 80's (e.g. VOLTES 5). Akira serves as a reminder to everyone, ESPECIALLY to those who are in power to become cautious about our own desires.