Hanna revisits Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk classic, Akira, which reshaped anime film as we know it today. Like so many movie adaptations, though, she maintains that the book—or in this case, the manga—is better.

Hanna revisits Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk classic, Akira, which reshaped anime film as we know it today. Like so many movie adaptations, though, she maintains that the book—or in this case, the manga—is better.

Akira (1988)

Retro Reels takes a look back at film&nbsp;over the decades &mdash;&nbsp;especially what it says about the world back then, and how things have changed since. Join Hanna for a&nbsp;critical look at&nbsp;old movies that recalls the historical events, filmmaking trends, and shifting perspectives that informed their creation. 
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Retro Reels takes a look back at film over the decades — especially what it says about the world back then, and how things have changed since. Join Hanna for a critical look at old movies that recalls the historical events, filmmaking trends, and shifting perspectives that informed their creation.  

Retro Reels takes a look back at film&nbsp;over the decades —&nbsp;especially what it says about the world back then, and how things have changed since. Join Hanna for a&nbsp;critical look at&nbsp;old movies that recalls the historical events, filmmaking trends, and shifting perspectives that informed their creation. 
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Akira (1988)

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