Neo-tokyo Stories

Logs of all items of interest within the walls of the Grace Resonator Academy.

Have you ever dreamt of a different ending for Lucy and David? This is your alternate ending.

The twenty-third entry of the 2020-2021 Film Journal is "Akira". Here, I reflect on the unavoidable cultural impact of this anime classic, dive into the unbelievable technical achievements of the piece, and discuss how this decades-old tale is unnervingly far too applicable to the modern age.

In the neon-lit sprawl of Neo-Tokyo, four lives intertwine in a tale of love, loss, and lingering hope. Lena, a gifted netrunner, Alex, a rugged ex-cop turned bounty hunter, Yumi, an enigmatic street artist, and Max, a charismatic leader of an underground resistance, embark on a mission to expose the corrupt corporation Zentech. As they navigate the treacherous digital and physical landscapes, their bonds are tested, and sacrifices are made. Lena's and Max's connection deepens in the digital realm, but Max's fate remains uncertain. The trio's fight against oppression continues, their hearts forever marked by the sacrifices made, in a world where the line between man and machine blurs, yet the human spirit endures.