I was quite frustrated by the ending, first time out. Only recently did I fully appreciate how smart it is, drawing the parallel between Kaneda and Tetsuo's childhood friendship, and the test subjects and Akira.
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Otomo could've made five movies out of what he had up to that point. He probably made the best possible one.
aug 15, 2025, 9:08 pm • 1 0 • view
(Whilst spending so much money no-one in Japan would ever make an anime like it again.)
aug 15, 2025, 9:08 pm • 1 0 • view
Yeah I would be curious to learn more about the production of it. As what is on screen seems to be completely without production limitation. There is so much depth to it. Really a testament to human craft.
aug 16, 2025, 12:30 pm • 0 0 • view
I think it was a unique moment. Otomo had boundless respect and it was the last gasp of the Bubble Era. Also, he studied the industry and knew exactly what he wanted.
aug 16, 2025, 6:42 pm • 1 0 • view
Such a confident execution too.
aug 16, 2025, 11:18 pm • 1 0 • view