Akira Film Difficulty Ranking: 3
Set in a dystopian future where society is crumbling, Akira is the anime equivalent of The Matrix. Pay attention to the superbly animated setting of ‘Neo-Tokyo,’ a city which resembles a mix of Bladerunner’s Los Angeles and the Hunger Games’ Panem. See the original before a Hollywood studio remakes their live-action version (which has been in the works for years at various Hollywood studios).
From: Japan, Asia
Watch: Trailer, Buy on Amazon
Next: The Matrix, Bladerunner, Tron
Why Watch Akira?
- If you like Sci-Fi and/or anime films
- To visualize Tokyo in a dystopian future
- If you love Motorbikes!
- For an anime version of The Matrix
The Breakdown
Animation is an underrated genre in Hollywood cinema (emphasised by the fact that Hollywood is specifically trying to make a live-action copy). It allows the director a much greater range of creative expression; they can create magic. A world apart from Pixar and Disney, Akira is gritty, violent, and real without the Hollywood kid’s touch, showing that animation is for everyone.
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