Akira's Graphic Nature

Graphic violence in Akira is part of its aesthetic. Not only does the violence add to the energetic story but it creates flourishes of bright visuals. When people sit down to watch an animated film they usually expect PG-13 level violence at the most. But Akira achieves much more than that. Scenes with violent moments that have gore and blood, characters having their faces ripped apart, add to the dread and darkness of the movie's tones. Plus, for the visuals of this already pretty film, the violence adds another palette of colors and shock to the viewer's eyes.

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  1. pajama partyNovember 6, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    I think the use of graphic violence can open up an interesting debate. The medium is typically associated with material suitable for children, so having graphic material is blending the child and adult demographics. Animation more so than any other cinematic medium offers an escape to another world. A world which parents are usually content with their children being a part of. But does extreme graphic violence in animation bring forth the brutality that parents are trying to shield their children from?

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