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Akira (Signature Series)

Nozomu Sasaki (Actor), Mami Koyama (Actor), Katsuhiro Ohtomo (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (382 customer reviews)

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Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira is often described as the movie that created a mass audience for Japanese animation in America. Akira looks better now in this remastered DVD than it did on its original release: dust, dirt, and scratches have been digitally removed and the color has been rebalanced. It also makes more sense in a new translation. The ending still leaves many questions unanswered (which is not unusual in anime), but the convoluted plot is easier to follow than it was in the initial English version. Pioneer has included numerous special features in this two-disc set, some more special than others. "Capsule mode" offers brief explanations of some details and translations of signs in Japanese during the feature. "The Akira Production Report," an old Japanese making-of film, comprises interviews with staff members who explain the basic animation process (the footage of artists inking and painting cels by hand looks almost comically dated). "Restoration" provides a behind-the-scenes look at the people who prepared the remastered version, but it's pretty superficial. "Production Materials" contains more than 4,500 still images: storyboards, early character designs, background art, etc. There's also an interview with Otomo and an assortment of trailers. This Akira is the definitive version of a landmark film in the history of Japanese animation and anime fandom: it's a must-have not just for otaku, but for anyone interested in the medium. --Charles Solomon

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The masterpiece returns!

Geneon Entertainment proudly presents this classic film, completely restored and digitally re-mastered.

Anamorphic widescreen. Audio: Japanese, English (5.1). Subtitles: English.
Rated: R (for graphic violence and brief nudity)

The Signature edition was a region 1 release from Geneon Entertainment (USA). This version is now out of print.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
It's not about big hair Mar 19 2006
By Meggs
Format:DVD
Fisrt of all, this movie will not likely appeal to those who only watch anime for the big hair and eyes that are the current style. The animation is realistic and graphic, closer to Miyazaki or Venus Wars than more stylistic films like Ninja Scroll. The soundtrack is deffinately distinct and can take some getting used to, using mostly voices and a few instruments.

The movie is hard to describe. Apart from the mixing surface plots involving the biker gangs and "blue kids," there's plenty of material to play with for the philosophically inclined. Themes like existance and the nature of humanity show up beneath the main storyline.

I gave the movie 4 stars because I feel it deserves it from a story and intellectual stand point. The animation, although plain by current standards, is smooth and detailed. The storyline can be confusing and most people I know needed to watch it through a couple times but for me the big shortcoming of this edition was the new dialogue. I felt that the original recording was sharper and fit the movie better. It feels like they dumbed it down for the new one.

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One of the most mesmerizing anime's ever! Feb 18 2012
Format:DVD
I bought this going in blind. My friends all told me that it was amazing and I wanted to see it for a while so finally I bought it. I have watched quite a few anime's in my day and I must say that Akira was by far the most in depth and artistic I have ever seen. Props to the artists who took the time to make this film because it was just simply amazing. The story is very interesting and keeps you watching, never did I want to stop watching or take a break. The animation is very cool and quite intricate. Have an open mind going into this film (as you should to be watching all anime) as there are some strange parts that are awesome in my opinion. (This is where the animation gets really intense) There is a bit of gore and swearing so I wouldn't recommend letting young kids watch this but that is up to what you believe. All in all a must buy. (Just a little side note if you want to check out some other good anime's then here are a few.....Anything from Studio Ghibli are a must see, Berserk....very graphic and medieval like, and finally one of my favorites High School Of The Dead....which is very graphic and has quite a bit of sexual innuendo (Zombie series) Studio Ghibli you could let your kids watch as it is in collaboration with Disney but the others I just listed lol I wouldn't. Check em out!
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Princess Monoke April 4 2004
By Stymie
Format:DVD
The day I saw this movie I was in shock and filled with excitment. Before, I never saw an anime or knew what it was, I thought it was no more than japanese Disney. In the the end of the 80's is when I saw Akira and I loved anime ever since. This movie makes you not want to get up out of your seat and possibly lead you to soil your pants. The only thing I don't like about the special edition is the remastering of the original english dubbing. The old dubbing had more character and brass which helped me love it so much, with that extra umph I marvelled this movie for a very long time. Get it!
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Most recent customer reviews
I finally get to see it in the language it was created in.
Although I am used to seeing Akira on VHS with its original english dub, it is a great pleasure for me to view it in its original language. Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. Fraser
Akira Blu-Ray
This is arguably the greatest animated picture of all time, not just from Japan, but anywhere. Adapted from the what may be the greatest comic in world history, Katsuhiro Otomo,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anthony Murphy
Great Movie
Everything I wanted in the product. I haven't gone through all the special features, but the quality is great. Japanese/english subs and english dub. Read more
Published 22 months ago by papertrace
Awesome film, anime fan or not.
Akira is a must see film for those into action or scifi. The plot focuses on a biker gang composed of high school drop-outs and delinquents who live and fight in Neo-Tokyo, the war... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ariel Shidona
Outstanding Audio
So far this is the highest bitrate I've ever seen availible for home audio. As a result the music/dialog/ambience was simply perfect. Read more
Published on May 27 2009 by Andrew Mann
U KIDS DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!
Akira still stands today as a masterpiece of its genre. Without Akira u probably wouldn't have any of that CRAP u call anime today,(with a few exceptions). Read more
Published on Feb 4 2007 by phillip de sousa
Old but a great intro to Anime
Well for starters, I have to explain this, Akira was originally released in 1985 and you can really see the dating in the movie. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2005 by Tony
Old doesn't make it a classic
It just makes it old, and retarded looking. Ok when I first got into Neon Genesis Evangelion half a year ago, I wanted to buy the best anime on par with Neon genesis and I heard... Read more
Published on Aug 5 2005 by "rb_182_"
Great film
This is one of the best anime films i've ever seen. The animation is good. Even in the original film the animation is great for a 1988 movie. Read more
Published on July 7 2004
Vash vs Leo, Leo kills the p*ssy!!
Akira is the greatest anime, but Kaneda's "Vash" voice makes the movie repulsive to watch. Kaneda's "Leo" voice was a billion times better. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2004 by KarlMarxEmilioZapata
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