This is not a drill, folks! 🚨🎥 The most iconic anime film of all time, AKIRA, is coming back to theaters in a brand new 35mm print, and we’re freaking out! 😱🤩 Anime Limited is bringing this masterpiece back to the big screen, and we couldn’t be more excited. I mean, who needs Netflix when you can watch AKIRA on the big screen, right? 🙄👀
So, you might be thinking, “What’s the big deal about AKIRA?” Well, let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. 🤯 This film is like the anime equivalent of a fine wine, it only gets better with age. 🍷🎥 Released in 1988, AKIRA has been a cultural phenomenon, influencing countless other films, TV shows, and even music videos. 🎶👽 It’s like the cool older sibling who introduced you to the world of anime, and now it’s back to school you on what’s cool again. 😎
The new 35mm print is being premiered at BFI Southbank from August 14th to 19th, and will then tour selected cinemas across the UK and Ireland throughout the year. 🎟️👍 And, trust us, you won’t want to miss it. The print will be presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with stereo Japanese audio and English subtitles, so you can fully immerse yourself in the world of Neo-Tokyo. 🌆👀
But, don’t just take our word for it, the people at Anime Limited are super excited too! 🤩👏 “We’re incredibly excited to bring back AKIRA on 35mm”, said Anime Limited Technical Manager Robbie Duncan. “There’s something special about film going through a projector and there’s something special about AKIRA.” 🎥👍 And, let’s be real, there’s something special about watching AKIRA on the big screen, with a bunch of fellow anime nerds, err, enthusiasts. 🤓👫
The film’s success is no surprise, given its influence on popular culture. 🤯📺 As the British Film Institute notes, AKIRA is “a vital cornerstone of the cyberpunk genre”. 🤖🔥 And, with its themes of government conspiracies, psychic powers, and teenage angst, it’s like the anime equivalent of a terminator-themed therapy session. 🤖👽
So, if you’re a fan of anime, or just a fan of awesome things, you owe it to yourself to check out AKIRA on the big screen. 🎥👍 And, who knows, you might even learn something new, like how to ride a motorcycle really fast, or how to blow things up with your mind. 🤯🔥 Just kidding, don’t try that at home, kids! 🙅♂️👀
In all seriousness, AKIRA is a must-see film that will leave you breathless and wanting more. 🤩👏 So, mark your calendars, and get ready to experience one of the most iconic anime films of all time, on the big screen, in all its glory. 🎥👑 Stay tuned for updates on when you’ll be able to experience AKIRA on 35MM in a cinema near you, and don’t forget to bring your friends, and your sense of awe. 🤩👫🔥
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
