Akira, sci-fi anime is here!

Hello Cam-fictionists!

Today, I would like to talk to you about science-fiction anime... especially the film Akira.

Anime: probably the best thing you've ever heard of. This Japanese film genre is usually based on fantasy, however there are a handful of works which are science-fiction masterpieces. The most remarkable of them is probably Akira. This amazing project was started by the illustrator Katsuhiro Ōtomo in 1982.

After of 10 years of drawings and 14 manga volumes, 2 520 pages and 125 minutes of anime film your sci-fi thirst will be fulfilled!

Akira portrays Tokyo after a world catastrophe and the breakthrough of the Third World War. In 2019, now called Neo-Tokyo, the city hosts an unstable and traumatised civilisation. It is dominated by biker gangs and haunted by prophesies of a great ruler: Akira. Through military oppression, fear and drugs we will see a group of delinquent young Japanese fight for their freedom. When one of their members: Tetsuo Shima mysteriously disappears the group will seek out the truth at their own risk.

Katsuhiro Ōtomo's great vision of Tokyo's future gives us shivers down the spine. He not only provides us with a riveting plot but also brings it to life in drawing.

Adapted to anime in 1988, the film Akira will transport you to a whole new world. I highly recommend you see it!

If the world of manga is known to you, you can draw a parallel between Akira and shonen nekketsu manga, aimed at young men. This type of manga portrays a lot of violence and a light touch of romance. If you feel confused, works of that same genre are the famous: Dragon Ball, Naruto and Bleach.

As a finishing note, I would add to sci-fi anime the work of Hayao Miyazaki: Future Boy Conan (1978). This series is a breathtaking and funny adaptation of The Incredible Tide (1970) by Alexander Key. Like most of Hayao's work: this series is just as enjoyable for children as for adults, and there is a highly addictive soundtrack.

Careful: his series is not to confuse with the detective manga fiction: Case Closed or Detective Conan, by Gosho Aoyama. That said, I would also suggest you read the latter if you are new to manga.

Fandom guaranteed!

Enjoy!

Cam