Akira: The Nihilism of Self Destruction (Retrospective/Video Essay)

Neo-Tokyo, 2019. Civil unrest plagues the city and political factions seek to usurp power. A gang member is injured by a child Esper, and will soon awaken the power of an almighty being known as Akira. Akira is a film about nihilism and self-destruction, and a film about Japan's legacy, death and rebirth and how it pertains to the individual.
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[@maxcalder1010]

Akria is some wild shit man. Best anime of all time, and one of the most bizarre but well thought out premises. Truly a master piece. Great analysis, you deserve way more views on this!

[@thomasevans2022]

Doesn't this movies dystopia feel oddly familiar to the political corruption, hedonism and stagnant industry and manufacturing feel prescient to the present in America.

[@rickb7561]

It does...but I think these are signs and symptoms that lead to dystopia and is an outline of a super power of a country...not that it's prophetic but the traits of history repeating

[@Spirit47373]

Great video epic use of music, really enjoyed

[@McSpongeCartoons]

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now this is pog, subbed!

[@Paahtis]

Keep doing these, good luck in youtube bro.

[@maximechopin2600]

Very thorough, thanks a lot, gives a lot to think about

[@kiefercampney]

Great writing! I'd try mixing your voice a little higher than the music next time. It's makes it a little more difficult to listen to since it drowns your narration out at times.

[@EDP2000]

Thanks for the tip.

[@samuelhayward8355]

You downplay the importance of Kaneda in the books.

[@goog1396]

awesome video!! the music’s awesome and your analysis is super interesting 😧 keep it up!

[@dumbolddoor9882]

Sorry what’re the names mapped to the time stamps for these music pieces?

[@EDP2000]

0:11 Leslie Nayoko - Who is this Akira?
1:29 Peter Zimmerman - Kaneda’s Theme (Italo Disco Remix)
4:05 ROEX - Floyd
8:44 Volkor X - Beam
17:51 Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Illusion (Akira OST)
19:54 Wolf Arm - The Singularity

[@Carpet_Stainer]

Whats that music at the beginning?

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Clearly underrated channel

[@alexc119]

Not sure about the whole Alpha Kaneda argument, but overall great video about the context surrounding Akira

[@alexhenderson1838]

why do all akira plot male explainers sound the same? like joe rogan with minimal vocal alterations

[@EDP2000]

You think I sound like Joe Rogan? I take that as a compliment

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very underrated channel, I wish TH-cam would promote your channel more

[@panfilolivia]

interesting essay, nice job

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What do you do know

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