Akira (1989) - 4K & Blu-ray

For many years I have had a Blu-ray editor and this UHD 4K transfer is magic to the senses. The colours pop along with the sleek hand crafted animations and luxurious painted backdrops. The audio offers three different dubs the original Japanese and two English ones - I chosecthe two latter and I did have a preference for the 2001 audio performances. Overall an decadent steel book design that perfectly captures the movies atmosphere.

So awesome. No issues playing in Australia

There's nothing to be said about the film itself. It's a classic in animation with art like no other. You can really appreciate the artist work that went into drawing every scene. The price, watch out. Amazon doing amazon things. I purchased for thirteen a month ago, now the "black friday deal" has it for eighteen.

Magnifique boîtier métallisé de collection. Ce classique de mon adolescence remasterisé est tout simplement hallucinant 😲.

🏍️ Akira 4K SteelBook Edition – A Cyberpunk Masterpiece Reimagined Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira is a landmark in animation and science fiction, and the 4K SteelBook release elevates this classic to a whole new level. Whether you're revisiting Neo-Tokyo or experiencing it for the first time, this edition delivers a stunning audiovisual experience wrapped in collector-grade packaging. --- 🎥 Video Quality: Native 4K Brilliance - Format: 2160p UHD with HDR10 - Remaster: Native 4K scan from original film elements The remaster is jaw-dropping. The hand-drawn animation bursts with detail, and the neon-soaked cityscapes of Neo-Tokyo look sharper and more vibrant than ever. The HDR grading enhances contrast and color depth, especially in scenes like the iconic motorcycle chase and Tetsuo’s psychic rampage. --- 🔊 Audio: Immersive Soundscapes - Audio Tracks: Japanese and English 5.1 surround - The sound design is immersive, with the haunting score and explosive action sequences filling the room. While some fans still cringe at the English dub’s dated delivery, the Japanese track remains the definitive experience. --- 📦 Packaging & Extras - SteelBook Design: Sleek, minimalist artwork with embossed details - Bonus Features: Includes interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and a retrospective on Akira’s cultural impact - The SteelBook itself is a collector’s dream—sturdy, stylish, and worthy of display. --- 🧠 Final Verdict Akira 4K SteelBook Edition is a definitive release of one of the greatest anime films ever made. The remaster is pristine, the packaging is premium, and the film’s themes of power, identity, and dystopia remain as relevant as ever.

Outstanding!!!