Released 37 years ago, this science fiction film is so perfect that Hollywood cannot make its remake

When it came out, it was the most expensive animated film that was ever produced. But this did not prevent Akira’s great success and quickly won the status of cult work. Episodic manga adaptation by its author, Catuhiro, celebrated its 37th anniversary this year.

Akira occurs in the near future, in the city of Neo Tokyo, which is going to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Beyond this facade of prosperity, the social situation is disturbing. Unemployment explodes, political tensions are increasing, and the population is looking for a solution in drug addiction and religious sects. Young people who were supplied by themselves create biker gangs and clashes with brutal races throughout the city.

We will not be able to re -evaluate excessive influence, which the futuristic feature had after the release of its animated technique and its bold choice. Steven Spielberg also quoted as the influence of a finished player in his film, and it seems that the motorcycle scene may not be inspired by the attendee in Akira.

The remake project started in the 90’s

Success requires Akira quickly attracted the attention of Hollywood studios. Since the 90s, a resume project has been created in real footage. Stephen Norington (Blay), Albert and Allen Hughes (hell) and Jaum Colet-Sera (Jungles cruise) were consistently mentioned, without any management, to succeed.

It has to be said that moving Akira to the American context is not an easy task. Write history in another context than Katsuhiro Ametomo Manga, the best way to reduce his interest and its topicality. For this reason, it is also that the author of Manga is the only director who has managed to adapt to the film in the film.

One of the most popular directors of Hollywood has almost turned the remake

In 2019, the remake project was close to success. New Zealand’s director Taika Vititit (then at the top of its recognition, Choosing the Warner Bros. for the film, which Leonardo DiCaprio was supposed to make. Everything seemed so good that the first rumor of casting began on the internet.

Months are running out and there seems to be nothing ahead. Worse, Taika Whititis is committed to other projects, evidence that her Akira’s shooting is not inevitable. In the end, in 2025, the remake project was finally released by Warner, which would not update the duties of manga adaptation.

After a quarter development of development, the studio invested more than $ 10 million in this project, which has never seen a daylight. There is no doubt in Hollywood, so it will take time before another studio retains a crazy bet to fit Manga Akira’s live broadcast …

Animated film Akira directed by Katsuhiro Tomo will no longer be available on Netflix from July 31.

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