neoakira70 Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 how many people here like akira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 im not sure if the mods will let this one by. i like it. actually i love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 ;) Well this topic has been quite a bit overdone, however Akira happens to be a really great classic that any fan of anime must see in their lifetime at least once. I for one enjoy Akira, this topic is a little flimsy maybe if you add a better thesis to this thread I will consider letting it stay open!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 hey way to go rick, thats a good little bit of judgment. now for that thesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geist Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 [COLOR=blue]I liked it a lot, especially Tetsuo. The first thing I would do if I got psychic powers would be to make a cape for myself. :laugh: btw I heard it's a good movie to show to people that haven't seen anime before, does anyone know why?[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGender Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I have seen it many times and infact I have the special addition DVD. I watch it on a monthly basis and I love it so much. My favorite part was the one were they are riding through the city just because of how excellent it was. The animation was stunning and the highest amount of detail went into everything up to lights on buildings far in the backround it shows what an be achived in anime. I believe it is a good anime to show to people who have not seen anime before because of how great it is and it is one of the best ever so it show the person the top of the field their first time making them want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geist Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 [COLOR=blue]That's what I thought. I keep telling my mom she should watch it, (she's seen some animes before and liked them,) but she says it sounds too violent for her.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinzam v Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I love that film:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Voodookanaka Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 It is one of the most over-rated films ive ever seen, although it is actually pretty good, although i dont really like the ending...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SephirothNIN Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 I saw it when I was little (vampire Hunter D too), and I don't really remember them much (I was 7 or 8), but when I watched both of them again later on I really liked them. Akira would be a good first-time anime because it doesn't focus only on comedy or romance, or just all blood and guts. I don't know it really seems much more professional and like a full-length movie. My favorite part is probably when he's in the hospital room and those creepy teddy bear things are sloshing around. The part where he flies up and takes out the satellite is pretty freaking cool as well. I don't think Akira is hyped up enough, I saw Ghost in the Shell because I heard it was good and when I saw it was from the creator of Akira or whatever I had hope, but I was severely disappointed. =\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 I've said this many times before about akira.... good, but waaaaay too overrated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGender Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 It is very over rated i'll agree with Sephiroth on that I was expecting much more when I saw it again for the first time in like 5 years but it still is one of the top animes I have seen in my opinion. It is in my top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinetic Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 I am looking into seeing Vampire Hunter D and Akira, is it that overrated that I should go for Vampire Hunter D first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaioshin Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Aries [/i] [B]I am looking into seeing Vampire Hunter D and Akira, is it that overrated that I should go for Vampire Hunter D first? [/B][/QUOTE] See Akira, it's a very cool anime. The story line is a little bit complicated, but other than that its very cool. A thumbs up from Kaio for Akira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinetic Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 [color=royalblue] Well, have both movies now, and I like Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust waaaaaaay better. Mainly because I only got halfway through Akira, cuz it got boring and annoying. Maybe the second half is better though... [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 dude, i would try my darndest to watch all of akira all the way through. alot of people i know didnt like it too much at first, but after more time and one good viewing, youll be lovin it. havent seen the blood lust flick; so i woulnt say if or which is better, so... have fun watching one of the longest animes i can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGender Posted May 25, 2002 Share Posted May 25, 2002 [SIZE=1]I would recomend seeing Akira and Vampire D the same night possibly renting them both.In my opinion Vampire D is much better then Akira in many ways it has much more over all action and a more fun storyline I have just seen bloodlust and it excellent a top notch anime movie and it livs up tothe first one.[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jabroni3:16 Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I myself like Akira more than VHD or VHD:Bloodlust (which is better than VHD IMO). But i am sure if you ask others on the board you'll get much of the same answer BlueGender here has. But it is so hard to compare the two, one is based on horror while the other is based on Science Fiction. Akira you have to watch multiple times before actually understanding the plot, but with the new special editions out (i mysefl have the tin casing) that have the new dub, you only need to watch em once to get the full emotion from the film. While i say i like Akira better, by all means it doesn't mean i think VHD and VHD:Bloodlust suck, because they both rule which i why i own both of em on DVD. Now if the question at hand was which one has the better sound i'd deffinately have to go with VHD:B because the sound in that movie truly kicks. As for why people think Akira is a good anime to start new people off with... i do believe this to be true because not only did i start off with Akira but also because people are used to associating animation with kid stuff. So when they see Akira with the gore, nudity, and the little bit of language they realize that animation isn't just for kids to enjoy (and i am not saying that those of us, i included, that enjoy cartoon shows shouldn't) but for adults too. Anyway, i just felt i should add my opinion on the subject matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiboshi Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I rented Akira the movie, and personally, I wasn't that impressed. I wouldn't use it as a movie for newbie anime fans. I'm not sure why I didn't like it that much......the plot got a bit dull....I mean, the movie was ok, but nothing too great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Mack Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I don't really like it that much Needs a better plot and ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 yes i also feel that akira is one of the best. but it is not for newbie anime fans. infact, the more i think of it, the more i realize that someone who rented and just watched it once or something like that, could never get the true emotion of the film, none the less the plot. (run on sentence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jabroni3:16 Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 This was my first anime movie. I honestly don't remember what i thought after it wa finished, but i do know i like it now. The only thing i find wrong about the movie is the dub on the first Akira for Americans, it was to confusing. But now that they have a better plot in the SE DVD it's easier to udnerstand. While this isn't my favorite it does rank on my top 5 favorite anime, about 3 or so. You really need to watch it more then once to actually get a full understanding of the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaioshin Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 [COLOR=teal]I haven't seen the other film, but Aries you definitely need to see all of Akira, it gets a whole lot better! I actually understood Akira the first time I watched it (but this was after I thought long and hard about the movie after it finished) It's a cool anime, yeah there was loads of hype, but I still reckon it's cool.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ProudClod Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 Akira was a great movie, and was one of my first anime/mangas...but all I remember was selling it to Sephiroth for a mere 15 pounds....what was I thinking? I find it hard to believe that it cost the most money, more than any other anime, to make....the effects werent that good, they were almost normal, but we are talking 1995. Great story line though, very advanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jabroni3:16 Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 A friend made it. He currently in the process of making a VHD tag for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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