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Akira Re-Released

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the it's-baaaccckkkk dept.

Greg Lee writes "Pioneer Entertainment has re-released Akira! Originally released in 1988, this film is still cutting edge 13 years later. Two versions of the film have been re-released on DVD: One is a regular version, and the other is a special edition in a metal case with a second DVD filled with goodies. (Mine also came with a free animation cell from the movie!) Pioneer's website has not yet been updated to reflect the release." The deluxe DVD looks great - THX certed, Dolby 5.1, remastering script.

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  1. Censored! by jms · · Score: 5

    I rented Akira from Blockbuster a few years ago, and both my wife and I thought that it made absolutely no sense whatsoever. A big, confusing, muddled bore.

    Later I found out that Blockbuster had removed all of the "drug-related" scenes.

    1. Re:Censored! by dr_labrat · · Score: 5

      What "Drug related scenes"?? What are you talking bout!!

      BTW Rented "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" from them the other day... worst 3 minute film ever....

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  2. Got mine yesterday by Microlith · · Score: 5

    The restoration is incredible, especially when compared to the video in the extras Pioneer got for the second disc.

    The second disc is excellent as well. Tons of extras, including 2 documentaries made back in '88 on the making of Akira. Both in Japanese, they have subtitles and a voiceover read the onscreen text.

    The case itself, at least the tin one, is beautiful. A slight metallic blue, both sides hinge off a silver center, with the disc mounts attached to the inside of each panel. A beautiful case, but it won't fit in a standard DVD holder.

    For those who are cheaper, they're releasing the movie in a standard keepcase sans the extras disc. And those who missed/don't want the tin, they'll be releasing a plastic-cased "special edition" set with both discs.

    Although I ignored the dub (which I hear is pretty good this time around), I finally got to hear the Japanese track. With the new translation, the story MAKES SENSE NOW. All you have to do is pay attention. It also helps to read the first few books of the manga, which'll introduce you to all of the characters (though their roles are changed significantly).

    A great release, best of the year so far. Pioneer spent the money and made good on their promises.

  3. Re:Newbie Info by jgerman · · Score: 5
    For those of you who may be wondering what Akira is about, it's a movie where Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corruption and only maintains a token control over the powerful military that prevents total chaos and hides the secrets of the past

    You may want to change that first line to "For those of you who are wondering what most anime is about". <grin>

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  4. Keep up the good work rob! by Billly+Gates · · Score: 5

    Wow, a story about a guy still in prison for voliating the dmca right below this story about the latest DVD movies!

    ...and to top if off the comments here in favor of buying the dvd's are by the same authors as thoughs who just critized the dmca in the previous story. Boy, you all sure showed hollywood that the consumer is king. I assume they are shaking in their pants right now. No, they won't continue with other lobbied laws that take away consumer freedom. Like excessive international trade laws that make the DMCA global. After all, you showed them you won't take that kind of abusive crap. Right?

    Keep up the good work and thank you for lining the pockets of the lawyers for the MPAA in the 2600 vs MPAA case.

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