Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:47 pm
Similarities between BR and Akira
Well, this is my first post, so I figured I'd post something interesting from a previous thread I started on imdb.
Most people familiar with Akira know about its comparison to Blade Runner. But I've found lots of interesting similarites besides the common atmosphere. Examples are:
*Blade Runner takes place after World War Terminus.
*Akira takes place after World War III.
*BR takes place in 2019, although the date varies with the workprint and novel.
*AK takes place in 2019, but the dates vary with each version of the manga.
*BR features a character named Roy.
*AK's streamline dub has a character named Roy.
*BR's police spinner has a distinctive lighting.
*AK's hover platforms have a distinctive lighting.
*BR has a photo-analyzing device called an Esper.
*AK has a group of psychic children called the Espers.
*BR novel makes mention of something named Sol (can't remember right now)
*AK has a weapons satellite called Sol.
*Both stories are about man misusing power. BR-man creates machine for slavery. AK-man wants psychics for military purposes.
*Japanese culture plays a part in the atmosphere of both films.
*Both films have different versions that are of differing opinion. BR has a theatrical cut, a director's cut, and the workprint (which few have seen, but those who have say its the best). AK has a Japanese, Streamline English dub, and a new English dub.
*BR features a 1940's style song called "One More Kiss Dear"
*AK features a 1940's style song called "Tokyo Shoe Shine Boy"
Most people familiar with Akira know about its comparison to Blade Runner. But I've found lots of interesting similarites besides the common atmosphere. Examples are:
*Blade Runner takes place after World War Terminus.
*Akira takes place after World War III.
*BR takes place in 2019, although the date varies with the workprint and novel.
*AK takes place in 2019, but the dates vary with each version of the manga.
*BR features a character named Roy.
*AK's streamline dub has a character named Roy.
*BR's police spinner has a distinctive lighting.
*AK's hover platforms have a distinctive lighting.
*BR has a photo-analyzing device called an Esper.
*AK has a group of psychic children called the Espers.
*BR novel makes mention of something named Sol (can't remember right now)
*AK has a weapons satellite called Sol.
*Both stories are about man misusing power. BR-man creates machine for slavery. AK-man wants psychics for military purposes.
*Japanese culture plays a part in the atmosphere of both films.
*Both films have different versions that are of differing opinion. BR has a theatrical cut, a director's cut, and the workprint (which few have seen, but those who have say its the best). AK has a Japanese, Streamline English dub, and a new English dub.
*BR features a 1940's style song called "One More Kiss Dear"
*AK features a 1940's style song called "Tokyo Shoe Shine Boy"
"Just when my coil's reaching the green line..."
-Shotaro Kaneda
"Implants! Those aren't your mammories. They're somebody else's. They're Tyrell's niece's."
-Shotaro Kaneda
"Implants! Those aren't your mammories. They're somebody else's. They're Tyrell's niece's."
