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MrMeJW 04-24-2004 09:07 PM

Akira
 
Akira

So I hate anime but everyone tells me I should see this movie. What do you think?

Tranny 04-24-2004 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMeJW
Akira

So I hate anime but everyone tells me I should see this movie. What do you think?

I dunno, but I heard the same thing. Bought it for $1.99 at ShopKo :cool: I have yet to watch it..

Vega 04-24-2004 09:52 PM

I don't really like anime, but I liked Akira.

MVP 04-25-2004 01:14 AM

Akira is the best anime movie without a series, ever.

OssMan 04-25-2004 01:26 AM

SEE IT

THEN SEE HEAVY METAL

El Santo 04-25-2004 01:52 AM

Having seen Akira and tons of other anime, I'll have to make this comparison:

1) Unlike other anime, the characters don't have gigantic eyes. Also, unlike other anime, there aren't giant robots or sappy romances.
2) The mood of Akira influenced quite a few American animation ventures. "Batman: Beyond" was influenced by Akira. (Like the Joker Gang -- who were clowns on motorbikes --- and the opressive mood of the city.) I'm pretty sure Aeon Flux was directly influenced by Akira.
3) However, the English dub is horrible.
4) Also, like many anime, the story is vague, overly philosophical, and leaves many plot threads open. Think the "Matrix" series.
5) Many of my friends who are not anime fans love "Akira". Take that advice as you will.

What Would Kevin Do? 04-25-2004 01:53 AM

I'm not a big anime fan, and I love Akira. With that said, I know a few people who don't like it as it's somewhat nonsensical and confusing, mainly because there was suppose to be more. I think it's going to come down to what you like in movies, and what you don't like in anime.

Seyda 04-25-2004 01:56 AM

I chose to see it, though I'm not a big anime fan. I guess my biggest draw would be to see the artistry put into it.

Shaggy 04-25-2004 02:14 AM

I have this movie recorded yet I have never seen it. I recorded it one night cause the preview for it looked so bad ass but i just never got around to watching it. Its been about half a year since I recorded it.

Funky Fly 04-25-2004 03:16 AM

Watch that shit. It's the best anime ever mad, in that it's unlike any anime ever made. :y:

Xen0ciDe 04-25-2004 07:20 AM

It's pretty good... somewhat overrated :<

The Mask 04-25-2004 08:35 AM

i've seen it.

I remember absolutely nothing about it though.

The Mackem 04-25-2004 11:55 AM

Up with the revolution!

Sephiroth 04-25-2004 01:14 PM

Akira is the goods, you gotta see it.

Apocolyptik1 04-26-2004 01:47 PM

I thought Ninja Scroll was better...

Funky Fly 04-26-2004 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocolyptik1
I thought Ninja Scroll was better...

Ninja Scroll was good, but it seems kinda thrown together compared to Akira.

Fryza 04-26-2004 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seyda
I chose to see it, though I'm not a big anime fan. I guess my biggest draw would be to see the artistry put into it.

:mad: Argh you. :mad:

But yeah, I have never HEARD of it, but after reading this topic, I want to see it. :'(

What Would Kevin Do? 04-26-2004 08:26 PM

Has anyone read the Akiria manga???? I know they have it in a set now.

Imagi-Nation 04-28-2004 10:56 AM

Akira is mad.
I dont like many anime films or shows either, but I loved Akira and wound up buying it on DVD.

See it, you'll probably enjoy it

Funky Fly 04-30-2004 04:11 PM

So did you watch it?

And to the Haastoussai, you can d/l it on kazaa or soulseek.

Cathal 05-02-2004 11:14 PM

Akira is amazing.

I’m no fan of anime/manga but it is a movie that is worth watching for animation that still looks amazing today.

Love the action, the bikes, the mass destruction and nasty psychic bastards.

MrMeJW 05-02-2004 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Funky Fly
So did you watch it?

And to the Haastoussai, you can d/l it on kazaa or soulseek.

I bought it but have not watched it yet

Fryza 05-02-2004 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Funky Fly
So did you watch it?

And to the Haastoussai, you can d/l it on kazaa or soulseek.

It would turn my computer into mush. Too much shit on here now, including Soul Seek and WinMX..


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