So I think I'm about to watch Akira...

[UnPRePared]

I'm not an anime fan. I don't hide that. I've come around to Miyazaki's films, because there's a simple sweetness to them - I blame the neighbours kids for this - but anything else makes me want to choke on haggis.

But it's late, the woman is in bed, it's too late for any more rehearsing, and I am far from tired. I can't think of anything to watch and what do I see but Akira as a viable option.

Am I going to kill myself halfway through or is this actually going to be good?

 

[SensibleKeks]

 

[HeyItsVos]

I think it was built up too much for me to really appreciate it when I finally watched it. However, its influence on so many other properties is undeniable.

 

[bombvest]

even 'good' anime is still only at the early adolescent level. when you're just starting to pick up on deeper subtext and what not. try to put yourself in a middle school shooter's frame of mind and you'll get something out of it. maybe. I guess. impotent rage, dystopian power fantasies. whatever.

 

[💩💩💩💩]

the manga is better. the movie looks great but the story is underdeveloped. i think it came out before the full story was finished

 

[guest]

You'll be wearing knee high socks and cutting your dick off within a year. Sorry Ray.

 

[LingerLonger]

There are two English dubs. One of them is horrible and the other used professionals in a studio.

 

[Meownaw]

Watch Perfect Blue instead.

 

[guest]

I couldn't get into it. The only anime I've ever liked was dragon ball z when I was a kid. Tried watching it recently and those scumbags took away the best part, the rock the dragon intro.

 

[Brooke Shields]

Anime is gay and I pronounce it "An-em" like it should be

I heard this Ghost in the Shell soundtrack randomly and then they were coming out with a movie for it, I decide to watch the cartoon version since I like the OST


MEH.
fucking ANIME IS GAY

 

[Carl Winslow]

I have been meaning to rewatch it; havnt seen it in like 20 years?

I think this and the two Vampire Hunter D movies are the only three I could give a fuck about.

Like anything else, faggots ruined it.

 

[guest]

Oh yeah I watched evangelion, le best anime of all time. It was boring fucking shit.

 

[LiberalPussy]

even 'good' anime is still only at the early adolescent level. when you're just starting to pick up on deeper subtext and what not. try to put yourself in a middle school shooter's frame of mind and you'll get something out of it. maybe. I guess. impotent rage, dystopian power fantasies. whatever.

“Power fantasies”? This shit is faggot feminist speak. The only power fantasies that are shit are the ones involving niggers and women.

 

[guest]

“Power fantasies”? This shit is faggot feminist speak. The only power fantasies that are shit are the ones involving niggers and women.

What about this

[MEDIA=youtube]4Ux_DTeuR_o[/MEDIA]

 

[LiberalPussy]

What about this

I mean, it’s Brother Joe’s favorite show, which puts it in the nigger category.

 

[bombvest]

“Power fantasies”? This shit is faggot feminist speak. The only power fantasies that are shit are the ones involving niggers and women.

 

[LiberalPussy]

Hey, you’re the guy using faggot speak. Or was I being too “problematic” for you?

 

[Stent]

I blame the neighbours kids for this

Suuuure ya do. Heh heh, let's all watch some anime together, kids. I got a good one ya can only find in Japan. My online file tradin' partner PrinceBvstin sent it to me. Everybody take yer shoes off. Uncle Ray will just give 'em a lil sniff...

 

[Lamont & Tonelli]

Akira is the 2001 of anime: kind of up its own ass and overrated by those who hold it dear, but it's a masterfully crafted piece. I think it holds up. You'll definitely appreciate the craft that went into the backgrounds and cels. The story is easy to follow once you can tell Kaneda and Tetsuo apart. Ninja Scroll is another classic OVA, but it's a lot more slam-bam, not as thinky as Akira.

 

[UnPRePared]

Alright, so... Yes I watched it.



I'm not sure if I have much of an opinion here. Self-flagellating? Trying too hard to be epic? Interesting yes, visually it was very fluid and imaginative. I think it was the good dub (if such things exist), so the acting wasn't terrible, but it felt like they were tossing off to the 'message'. But all being said... Yeah, it's ok.

I think I'm going to turn on "What's Opera Doc?" and try to fall asleep again.