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Nov 3, 2023 · In this Thursday edition of the Animation Obsessive newsletter, we’re publishing a long interview with Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) done in the mid-1990s. To our knowledge, it’s never appeared in English before. The interview comes from an out-of-print Japanese book called The Memory of Memories (1996).
May 27, 2024 · The Order to Stop Construction was Otomo’s first time directing an animated film. He began with little knowledge of the medium, and had to work “while learning” from his team, he said. 2 But it’s an assured piece with a lot to say, and it’s very well built, from the scenes of the robots running wild ( watch ) to the ambush toward the ...
Welcome to our roundup of Katsuhiro Otomo Movies. In this article, we take a look at the work of a visionary filmmaker who’s made a significant impact in the world of anime and beyond. With a focus on style, storytelling, and innovation, we delve into Otomo’s unique artistic journey and highlight the films that have left an indelible mark ...
Feb 6, 2018 · The spellbinding opening to Akira, Katushiro Otomo’s astonishing directorial debut, makes a fitting metaphor for the impact that his work would have on pop culture, not only in Japan but outside of it, and particularly in the US. Before the 1988 film, anime was huge in Japan and nowhere else.
- 10 World Apartment Horror - 6
- Ushishi - 6.1
- Oujin Z - 6.8
- Hort Peace - 6.9
- Teamboy - 6.9
- 5 Robot Carnival - 7
- EO Tokyo - 7.1
- Etropolis - 7.2
- Emories - 7.6
- Kira - 8.1
Despite being primarily associated with anime and manga, Otomo has directed a decent array of live-action films. Unfortunately, according to IMDb, these projects rank among the creator's weakest offerings. All things considered, World Apartment Horror is a pretty good film, regardless of its position as Otomo's worst effort. With a story penned by ...
Out of all of Otomo's films, 2006's Mushishi feels the most pointless. That's not to say it is poorly acted or directed, as the movie boasts quite stunning visuals and a committed cast; however, there is no reason to seek out the live-action adaptation over Yuki Urushibara's manga or Artland's anime series. The live-action version replicates Mushis...
1991's Roujin Z was only written by Katsuhiro Otomo, with directorial duties going to Hiroyuki Kitakubo. Set in a future where medical technology has advanced to the point to allow the creation of a robotic hospital bed capable of taking care of a patient's needs, Roujin Z has a unique storyline underscored by a morality tale revolving around socie...
A collection of four shorts, Short Peace is quite a mixed bag overall, with Shuhei Morita's Possessions and Otomo's Combustible being arguably the best of the bunch. While the others have their moments, Combustible stands out due to its striking visuals and somber storyline, one rumored to be inspired by 1657's Great fire of Meirekiincident. Relate...
Along with another anime film yet to appear in this article, Steamboy is the only other feature-length animated project directed by Otomo. Known for its lengthy production time and costly development, Steamboy is primarily a case of style over substance, although the former is enough to make this ride worth taking. Steamboy envisions an alternate r...
Robot Carnival is an OVA collection centering around a common theme of robotics and humanity's obsession with technology. Otomo directs the opening and closing segments of the collection, which directly relate to the "Robot Carnival" mentioned in the title. The story takes a backseat to the atmosphere and visuals in both of his OVAs. The "Robot Car...
An anthology movie tackling sci-fi themes, Neo Tokyo helped launch Otomo into the film industry. Released in the same year as Robot Carnival, Neo Tokyo serves as a better showcase of the director's potential, mainly due to Otomo having enough time to tell a complete story. RELATED: 10 Great Anime Movies (That Aren’t Studio Ghibli) Construction Canc...
Another movie written but not directed by Otomo, 2001's Metropolis was the long-awaited adaptation of a 1949 manga based on Fritz Lang's iconic film released in 1927. Set in an advanced world were automation has reached a point to allow robots to live alongside humans, albeit as second-class citizens. Metropolis' plot is not necessarily all that sp...
Unlike the other anthology movies on this list, Memories is through and through an Otomo project. Along with producing the collection, all three shorts are based on manga stories penned by Otomo, even if he only directs the Cannon Fodder adaptation. Cannon Fodder is arguably the weakest and the least thought-provoking short in Memories, mostly retr...
Regardless of their vast collection of projects, certain authors are defined by one work that towers above everything else. For Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira is that project. Along with writing the manga, which is arguably superior to its anime adaptation, Otomo directed 1988's influential movie. Set in the futuristic year of 2019, Akira is a cyberpunk ma...
Apr 13, 2012 · Otomo is here to unveil his Gengaten — an exhibition of 3,000 of the pieces he's produced over his 39 years as an illustrator; among them are the 2,300 original pages composing the Akira manga...
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May 26, 2017 · While many know Otomo for creating Akira, he has had a very long and involved career as a manga artist, writer and director, for both live-action and animation.
