07-20-2004, 08:10 PM
It's Akira... Come on.. One of the pinnacles in bringing anime mainstream to the U.S.
Yes, I will agree the movie leaves many holes in the plot line and wondering how Tetsuo got his powers in the first place, etc... But as -Spike- said. "Read the manga and it will all come into place" Is very very true.
Obviously anime that is based off manga is condensed usually and it is the same way when a book is turned into a movie. Things get left out because of entertainment value or the movie would just be too long.
Check out the manga and it will be a bit clearer. I still think for the late 80's the animations is awesome. Get the newer version of Akira with the grey plastic case or the metal cover edition. The soundtrack is great too.
Yes, I will agree the movie leaves many holes in the plot line and wondering how Tetsuo got his powers in the first place, etc... But as -Spike- said. "Read the manga and it will all come into place" Is very very true.
Obviously anime that is based off manga is condensed usually and it is the same way when a book is turned into a movie. Things get left out because of entertainment value or the movie would just be too long.
Check out the manga and it will be a bit clearer. I still think for the late 80's the animations is awesome. Get the newer version of Akira with the grey plastic case or the metal cover edition. The soundtrack is great too.
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