Akira

Successful in both Japan and the West, Akira had a huge impact on the international growth in popularity of manga and anime. Closely analysing the film and its key themes, Colin O'Dell and Michelle Le Blanc assess its historical importance, its impact on the Western perception of anime, and its influence on science fiction cinema.

Autorentext

Michelle Le Blanc is a writer, broadcaster and film critic. She is co-author of Horro Films and Anime, amongst other titles, and editor of Kamera, the online film salon.

Inhalt

Acknowledgments.- Introduction: 'If you awaken Akira, no one will be able to stop him'.- 1. Themes: 'Open your eyes and look at the big picture'.- 2. Production: 'The door's unlocked'.- 3. Influences and Legacy: 'What sort of memories are hidden within?'.- 4. Further Works by Katsuhiro Otomo: 'Humans do all kinds of things during their lifetimes'.- Notes.- Credits.