One of the great Japanese animated films of all time
Akira is one of the great Japanese animated films of all time. It’s a post-apocalyptic story that takes place in 2019 Neo Tokyo where things appear normal on the surface but underneath there are protests and street gangs and violence.<br /><br />The movie focuses upon a motorcycle gang member Tetsuo being abducted by the military and finding out he has powers. The story then focuses upon Tetsuo’s struggles with his powers that threaten the city, the government’s attempting to control him, his friends trying to find him, and the protests that turn into a revolution against the state.<br /><br />Various themes are brought up. For instance, in most films super powers are seen as a benefit that creates heroes. Here powers are a curse that could lead to the apocalypse. There is also the fetishization of those with power. Governments are also criticized for being run by corrupt politicians, and the danger that militaries might seize power believing they have the public interest at heart. The ending also plays upon the phrase of those that forget history are doomed to repeat it.<br /><br />The movie still looks great after all these years. There is lots of action, violence, and gore. All together it makes it a fantastic tale.<br />C
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Neo-Tokyo is about to E X P L O D E!.