Re:An exploratory statistical analysis of Akira and Ghost in...
by sireat on Wednesday June 17, 2020 @12:38PM
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Quite right, Patlabor 2 is fantastic as well!
It does go well together with synthwave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=redlketVxn4
It's a good example of extraordinary detail in design and animation around mechs/military vehicles, cityscapes, and retro UI designs, plus Oshii's proven directorial chops.
I also quite like the plot, which is an unexpectedly serious look at things like the JSDF's case for existence and the danger of military/intelligence bureaucracies to democratic governments.
The opening sequence, which these days looks super vaporwave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsMTpSDAGxM