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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2024 · 22 MIN

AKIRA (1988) IS A MASTERPIECE!! MOVIE REVIEW!! First Time Watching!

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THE AKIRA SLIDE!!! Akira Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Akira Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Spoiler Review w/ John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon from Cinepals! John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon dive into the groundbreaking anime classic Akira! Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (Steamboy, Memories), Akira revolutionized the world of animation with its stunning visuals, intense cyberpunk narrative, and philosophical themes. This 1988 masterpiece, set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo, explores the bond between childhood friends Kaneda and Tetsuo as they navigate psychic powers, government conspiracies, and societal collapse. Starring Mitsuo Iwata (Kaneda), Nozomu Sasaki (Tetsuo), Mami Koyama (Kei), Taro Ishida (Colonel Shikishima), and Tesshō Genda (Ryu), Akira has influenced countless modern works, from The Matrix to Stranger Things. John & Andrew react to Akira’s most iconic moments, including the jaw-dropping bike chase, Tetsuo’s terrifying transformation, Kaneda’s confrontation with his friend, and the unforgettable final scene. Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or new to the genre, this is a reaction you don’t want to miss! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE AKIRA SLIDE!!! Akira Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Akira Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Spoiler Review w/ John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon from Cinepals! John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon dive into the groundbreaking anime classic Akira! Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (Steamboy, Memories), Akira revolutionized the world of animation with its stunning visuals, intense cyberpunk narrative, and philosophical themes. This 1988 masterpiece, set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo, explores the bond between childhood friends Kaneda and Tetsuo as they navigate psychic powers, government conspiracies, and societal collapse. Starring Mitsuo Iwata (Kaneda), Nozomu Sasaki (Tetsuo), Mami Koyama (Kei), Taro Ishida (Colonel Shikishima), and Tesshō Genda (Ryu), Akira has influenced countless modern works, from The Matrix to Stranger Things. John & Andrew react to Akira’s most iconic moments, including the jaw-dropping bike chase, Tetsuo’s terrifying transformation, Kaneda’s confrontation with his friend, and the unforgettable final scene. Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or new to the genre, this is a reaction you don’t want to miss! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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