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

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2021
  • 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
    @maxcalder1010 Рік тому +15

    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!

  • @Spirit47373
    @Spirit47373 2 роки тому +1

    Great video epic use of music, really enjoyed

  • @Gomii
    @Gomii 2 роки тому +2

    now this is pog, subbed!

  • @maximechopin2600
    @maximechopin2600 Рік тому

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

  • @McSpongeCartoons
    @McSpongeCartoons 2 роки тому +3

    Your vids kinda give an emp lemon vibe, and thats a really good thing

  • @Paahtis
    @Paahtis 2 роки тому +1

    Keep doing these, good luck in youtube bro.

  • @thomasevans2022
    @thomasevans2022 Рік тому +5

    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
      @rickb7561 5 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @goog1396
    @goog1396 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kiefercampney
    @kiefercampney 2 роки тому +16

    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
      @EDP2000  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip.

  • @pralyuris5936
    @pralyuris5936 2 роки тому +1

    Clearly underrated channel

  • @panfilolivia
    @panfilolivia 2 роки тому

    interesting essay, nice job

  • @dumbolddoor9882
    @dumbolddoor9882 Рік тому +1

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

    • @EDP2000
      @EDP2000  Рік тому +1

      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
    @Carpet_Stainer Рік тому

    Whats that music at the beginning?

  • @alexc119
    @alexc119 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Mikklee
    @Mikklee 2 роки тому

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

  • @samuelhayward8355
    @samuelhayward8355 2 роки тому +2

    You downplay the importance of Kaneda in the books.

  • @alexhenderson1838
    @alexhenderson1838 6 місяців тому

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

    • @EDP2000
      @EDP2000  6 місяців тому

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

  • @JackSkyblue
    @JackSkyblue 2 роки тому +1

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    • @teamnightsaturn
      @teamnightsaturn 2 роки тому +1

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  • @OmegaMan541
    @OmegaMan541 Рік тому

    Calling yòurself edp is a bad idea

  • @farheenf1143
    @farheenf1143 2 роки тому

    What do you do know