Dragonfire1477 Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 I just bought it and it comes highly recommended from my friends. I started watching it and after a while decided that I shouldn't with my parents in the house. Any comments on this? Did I make a good investment or throw away 30 bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Well I really don't know, since I have never bought it..... :rolleyes: But why don't you want to watch it when your parents are in the house? :confused: I like the show..... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 there is nothing wrong with akira which would get your parents mad, there are no sex scenes, one bried 1 second breast shot, quite a lot of blood, and some swearing, thats it really, watch it ASAP, its cool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Penn Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 don't be surprised if your confused outta your head when you see the ending :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QuickSilver Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 i think that akira is one of the worst mangas i have seen and i have seen alot. the beginnig was good but then it got a bit confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Voodookanaka Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Akira is the coolest anime ever if u just watch the first 30 mins :D after that all main action bits gone. its a very overrated movie, but its not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Penn Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Voodookanaka [/i] [B]Akira is the coolest anime ever if u just watch the first 30 mins :D after that all main action bits gone. its a very overrated movie, but its not bad. [/B][/QUOTE] it would have been better if there wasn't so much hype, people go and watch it with high expectations which at the end it did not meet, its still pretty cool, but still leaves your mouth dry, making you want to drink nasty grape juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfire1477 Posted January 15, 2002 Author Share Posted January 15, 2002 Well my parents are heavy Christians, so it's worse with them. I just finished watching it, though. I think some of the drawings are a little strange, but other than that I thought it was great. I'm watching it a second time now to make sure I understand it right. :worried: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jabroni3:16 Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 You really need to watch Akira close to 3-4 times to really understand it, i rank it high on my list 'o Anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepercreeps200 Posted February 5, 2002 Share Posted February 5, 2002 :cool: you did good to purchase the movie i loved i still watch it because its great to look at the action scenes from the biker gang fights to the floating bid headed fat guy with powers also guy at start of the movie his death to some of the better fight scenes between the power weilders:flaming: flaming movie good or shall i say cool anime try gosht in the shell kenshin macross and sakura diaries and love hina gunsmith cats tenchi or yu-gi-oh also card captors:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressure Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 [COLOR=purple]DRAGONFIRE! Geez where the hell have you been? god... anywho... Akira was by far one of my favorites of all time... though Testuo scared me when he blew up the shrivly kids playplace... i can see why you wouldnt want to watch it around your parents.. its disturbing.. they would get offended by cowdie's breasts being showed for all of 1 second, but besides that, its a disturbing movie, and when you finally SEE akira, he scraed the hell out of me..[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jabroni3:16 Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 I thought it was Goudie, i'll just have to check the way they spelled it in sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorykoAngelcry Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 [COLOR=darkred][SIZE=1]I liked Akira immensly. It was one of the first animes that I ever saw, so at first it took me by surprise. . but after that, I was sorta like - WOW. I got the special edition DVD a few months ago, and watched it non-stop for the next few nights (worked till 12am then would put it in and re-watch it over and over till I fell asleep, rinse, repeat). I thought the action on the movie was really good, and the colors and voice overs were also very well done. All in all, this may not be the BEST one out there, but it sure is by far the one that raised and set the bar for all others to 'try' and follow behind. ^_^ [/SIZE][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 Akira has been labeled a classic by all anime fans and even by Ebert. Now to really grasp the ending of the film you will need to watch it at least more than once I would recommend about 5 times. Now I really can't understand how some people could dislike it. But everyone has their opinions, Akira's creator said he did not only want to focus on violence and action in the film, and wished people would watch it for its originality in story telling and immense plot. So if you are rating this film on the amount of action or violence thats in the film you completely missed the true point of the film and the creators intention. He wanted you to focus on the story more so then the action. Well thats just my opinion about the film and the reason why some may not like it and the reason why? Either way for those who did purchase the special edition DVD I will agree with you that you made a good purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven's Cloud Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 [color=indigo]In My opinion Akira is on of the best Anime of all time, but my opinion is worthless. Anyway, I think you made aa good investment.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvet paws Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dragonfire1477 [/i] [B]I just bought it and it comes highly recommended from my friends. I started watching it and after a while decided that I shouldn't with my parents in the house. Any comments on this? Did I make a good investment or throw away 30 bucks? [/B][/QUOTE] It's okay but one guy (forgot his name) is quite twisted and swears ALOT. I'd try and watch it all without your parents knowing before you decide to throw it away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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