"Akira" is an animated film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, adapted from a comic of the same name serialized by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1982. "Akira" created many records in the history of Japanese animation. It is a very important animation film. It not only greatly influenced many subsequent creators, but also the representative work that made Japanese animation famous internationally for the first time. Otomo Katsuhiro may not be as famous as the animation directors such as Hayao Miyazaki, Toshi Kon, Makoto Shinkai, but he is an important director like the founder of the mountain. His realistic techniques and magnificent worldview completely break the limitations of the two-dimensional creation. Manga and animation take to a whole new level. When I watched "Akira" for the first time, I actually didn't understand it at all. I couldn't understand what kind of existence "Akira" was, but the second time I saw it, I found that "Akira" wanted to express The concept of is actually not complicated, even very simple.
"This city is already saturated in all aspects, just like overripe fruit, there should be new seeds in it? Then just wait for the wind to blow the fruit to the ground, and wait for the name to be called Ah The wind of Kira."
The background of "Akira" is set in 2019 after World War III (yes, this year!). Tokyo has been destroyed, and mankind rebuilt the "New Tokyo", but 31 years ago The power that destroyed Tokyo "Akira" has recovered again. The protagonist is a motorcycle racer headed by Jintian. The school did not take any care or response to this group of high school students in the cattle herding class, and allowed them to commit crimes. Therefore, three or five friends often rode motorcycles around to cause trouble. The story tells that when a group of people in Jintian chased a car with another gang, Texiong, who was also a member of the motorcycle racing clan, accidentally gained the power of "Akira" and was sent to the hospital for isolation and observation by the national army. The event of the destruction of New Tokyo again.
Although both "Akira" and "Ghost in the Shell" are works describing the near future, their styles are very different. Compared with "Ghost in the Shell", "Akira" gives a sense of sci-fi not so much. On the contrary, Otomo Katsuhiro portrays the future "New Tokyo" as a corrupt and degraded city rather than a high-tech image of the future. Corruption of high-ranking government officials, poor livelihood of the people, anti-government revolutions, and various cult and superstition groups flood the streets. They are clearly set in the future, but they give people a sense of hopeless despair. Instead, they look more like the ruins of the end times.
Tiexiong accidentally gained Akira’s power. Through his dreams, we were able to see his inner world. After being sent to the orphanage since childhood, the cowardly Tiexiong has been growing up under the protection of Jintian. They have been together since childhood. A good brother who grew up, but Tie Xiong's inferiority complex has been growing. The accumulated low self-esteem made Tie Xiong gradually lose control after gaining Akila’s power. He no longer needs the protection of Jintian when he becomes stronger. He used to stand behind and be protected and led to become invincible. A frightening monster, Tie Xiong started to do whatever he wanted after gaining power, but gradually couldn't control the power in him.
Otomo Katsuhiro has turned New Tokyo into a militaristic country to some extent. The police have taken to the streets to arrest people and anti-government organizations have risen. Although Colonel Shikishima is the only person among the top leaders who is more active, it is undeniable The thing is that he manipulated the state agency to conduct human experiments on children. When he shot the people who wanted to arrest him, New Tokyo was in fact a military totalitarian city.
"At this moment, you are the happiest person. You see what you want to see, and you make it happen."-Zhang Xuan "Rose You"
Most of the characters in "Akila" are actually chasing The power of "Akira", Colonel Shikishima has always wanted to find out the power that can control Akira, and the doctor who finally violated the command of the colonel wanted to use Akira to complete higher-level scientific research. Power made Tie Xiong become arrogant and arrogant. Power will swell a person, just like desire and power. These things will blind one's eyes and only see the beautiful illusion that one wants to see. Tetsuo has always yearned to be able to ride Jintian motorcycles. After possessing the power of Akira, he thought he could already ride Jintian motorcycles, but he failed.
Akira is the source of all power, it can bring light, civilization and progress, but if too greedy, selfish and trapped in the power of strength, Akira will become a destructive force. Tie Xiong was unable to control the rapid expansion of his body, and finally lost control and caused himself to explode and change back to the universe.The initial energy. "If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight." Power can bring many benefits, but it must also bear the corresponding price. If you cannot master the power, you will be swallowed. The world seen by the rose-colored glasses is always beautiful, but beautiful bubbles are easy to burst. Otomo Katsuhiro created a warning fable like "Akira" during the Japanese economic bubble in the 1980s, which made people feel in When you seem to have a beautiful vision with invincible power, you can understand the truth of "born in sorrow and dying in happiness." And this wind called "Akira" has indeed greatly changed the future of Japanese animation in reality.
