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AKIRA movie 1988 original cel with Miyako-sama in action, by Katsuhiro Otomo

Artists: Katsuhiro Otomo (All) , Izo Hashimoto (Writer)

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Title:	AKIRA movie 1988 original cel with Miyako-sama in action, by Katsuhiro Otomo
Artist:	Katsuhiro Otomo (All)
Artist:	Izo Hashimoto (Writer)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Animation
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	95
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	10/16/2024
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AKIRA anime movie 1988 original cel with Miyako-sama in action, by Katsuhiro Otomo

Akira (Japanese: �A�L��) is a 1988 Japanese animated cyberpunk action film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, produced by Ryōhei Suzuki and Shunzō Katō, and written by Otomo and Izo Hashimoto, based on Otomo's 1982 manga of the same name.

Miyako-sama in *Akira* is a secondary but significant character who appears mainly in Katsuhiro Otomo's manga rather than in the film. She is one of the three people with psychic powers (along with Takashi and Masaru) and plays the role of a wise and spiritual leader. Miyako is an old priestess who possesses telepathic abilities and, in the course of the story, becomes a central figure in the fight against Tetsuo and his devastating psychic abilities.

In the manga, Miyako is linked to the religious cult that develops around the figure of Akira, and she tries to help Kaneda and his group fight the chaos that Tetsuo is creating. She is a complex character with a strong connection to spirituality and supernatural forces in the story.

In the film, however, his role is much reduced and does not receive the same attention.

___ The innovation of AKIRA movie _____

*Akira* (1988) is considered a milestone in world animation because of a number of technical and historical features that made it revolutionary in its time and influential even today. Here are some of the main ones:

### 1. **Animation of the highest level**
- **Number of frames**: *Akira* was made with a much higher number of frames than was standard at the time for an animated film. Normally, 8-12 drawings per second were used, but *Akira* went so far as to use 24 drawings per second in many sequences, providing exceptional fluidity and precision of movement.
- **Visual details**: The attention to detail in the animation, especially in the destruction scenes and futuristic settings, is astounding. Futuristic cities, explosions, and characters' facial expressions are treated with unprecedented detail.

### 2. **Pioneering use of color**.
- **Hand-coloring**: More than 327 different shades of color were used in the film, a huge number for the time. In particular, *Akira* used many dark shades and neon colors that, until then, were very difficult to achieve in traditional animation.
- **Night scenes**: The use of coloring in night scenes was extremely innovative. Many Japanese animated films of the time avoided scenes with dim or night lights because they were difficult to animate, but *Akira* explores these scenes masterfully.

### 3. **Complex and mature themes**
- **Cyberpunk and dystopia**: *Akira* brought complex themes related to cyberpunk, technology, dystopia, and uncontrollable power to the big screen. The influence of Japanese post-atomic culture, with themes such as collective trauma and fear of destruction, was evident, reflecting concern for the future of humanity and the consequences of nuclear war.
- **Dark and philosophical narrative**: The film, like the manga, deals with identity, power, corruption, and existential issues. This set it apart from the lighter cartoons of the time and contributed to the growing respect for animation as a medium capable of telling deep adult stories.

### 4. **Influence on popular culture and industry**.
- **Gate of entry to Japanese animation in the West**: *Akira* was one of the first Japanese animated films to achieve enormous international success, especially in the United States and Europe. It helped open the door for many other anime, introducing Japanese animation culture and industry to the world audience.
- **Visual Iconicity**: The imagery of *Akira* has become a symbol for pop culture, with iconic images such as Kaneda's famous red motorcycle, the destroyed futuristic Tokyo, and Tetsuo's transformations. It has influenced countless other works, including films such as *The Matrix* and *Inception*.

### 5. **Advanced production techniques**
- **Use of CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery)**: Although mainly made with traditional animation techniques, *Akira* made experimental use of CGI in some scenes, especially in the teleportation and energy manipulation sequences, which were cutting edge for the time.
- **Doubling and lip synchronization**: Unlike many Japanese animated films of the time, where dubbing was done after the animation, *Akira* adopted an innovative technique: first the actors' voices were recorded, and then the scenes were animated to fit the dialogue. This helped make facial expressions and dialogue much more realistic.

### 6. **Music and soundtrack**
- The soundtrack of *Akira*, composed by the Geinoh Yamashirogumi collective, is unique in its use of traditional Japanese instruments, choral singing, electronic sounds, and folk music. The music helped to create an alienating, futuristic atmosphere that perfectly matches the film's aesthetic.

All these innovations made *Akira* not only a masterpiece of Japanese ani

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/16/2024

Anime classic! It is one that made its way to the west and made people realize the potential for the artform!

Max Comic Box .
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/17/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

Anime classic!� It is one that made its way to the west and made people realize the potential for the artform!�

Yes Marcus I agree, this film in addition to being a masterpiece is considered a true milestone in many respects both technical and historical.

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