First Time Watching Akira (Blu-ray)… Honest Reaction & Fan Commentary

In this episode, I share my first ever watch of Akira on Blu-ray — and I have to be completely honest… it wasn’t what I expected.Akira is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential anime films ever made. Going in for the first time, I was ready for a masterpiece. While I can absolutely appreciate the groundbreaking animation, cyberpunk atmosphere, and cultural impact, I found myself struggling with parts of the story, pacing, and character connection.This isn’t a hate piece — it’s an honest first-time reaction and fan commentary.In this episode I discuss:​ The Blu-ray presentation and animation quality​ The Neo-Tokyo world and themes​ What worked for me​ What didn’t quite connect​ Why it remains so influential​ Whether I’d revisit itIf you’re a long-time fan or someone who’s also had mixed feelings about Akira, this is an open and respectful discussion.A huge thank you to Luke Hayes Payne, Damian Sayers, James Burch, and Chris Higham for the continued support — it genuinely means a lot. And thank you to everyone in the Get To Da Choppa retro community for backing the podcast.If you’d like to support the show and help keep these honest fan commentaries coming:☕ Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/therealgettodachoppaThank you for listening and being part of the journey.