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Yeah it is a must see! 17 73.91%
No, if you don't like anime you won't like it 6 26.09%
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Old 04-24-2004, 09:07 PM   #1
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So I hate anime but everyone tells me I should see this movie. What do you think?
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Old 04-24-2004, 09:17 PM   #2
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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 I have yet to watch it..
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Old 04-24-2004, 09:52 PM   #3
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I don't really like anime, but I liked Akira.
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:14 AM   #4
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Akira is the best anime movie without a series, ever.
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:26 AM   #5
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SEE IT

THEN SEE HEAVY METAL
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:52 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:53 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:56 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 04-25-2004, 02:14 AM   #9
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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.
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Old 04-25-2004, 03:16 AM   #10
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Watch that shit. It's the best anime ever mad, in that it's unlike any anime ever made.
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Old 04-25-2004, 07:20 AM   #11
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It's pretty good... somewhat overrated :<
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Old 04-25-2004, 08:35 AM   #12
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i've seen it.

I remember absolutely nothing about it though.
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Old 04-25-2004, 11:55 AM   #13
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:14 PM   #14
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Akira is the goods, you gotta see it.
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Old 04-26-2004, 01:47 PM   #15
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I thought Ninja Scroll was better...
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Old 04-26-2004, 07:11 PM   #16
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I thought Ninja Scroll was better...
Ninja Scroll was good, but it seems kinda thrown together compared to Akira.
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Old 04-26-2004, 07:56 PM   #17
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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.
Argh you.

But yeah, I have never HEARD of it, but after reading this topic, I want to see it.
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Old 04-26-2004, 08:26 PM   #18
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Has anyone read the Akiria manga???? I know they have it in a set now.
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Old 04-28-2004, 10:56 AM   #19
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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
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Old 04-30-2004, 04:11 PM   #20
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So did you watch it?

And to the Haastoussai, you can d/l it on kazaa or soulseek.
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Old 05-02-2004, 11:14 PM   #21
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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.
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Old 05-02-2004, 11:54 PM   #22
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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
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Old 05-02-2004, 11:58 PM   #23
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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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