In April 2005, while studying at university I submitted a dissertation revolving around the anime Akira and how it comments on Japan’s relationship to technology, and having modernity thrust upon it. If you’re a fan of anime, Akira and Japan, you may find it interesting. It’s incredibly long though, so I’ve separated the chapters into separate articles, all linked below. I figured that having it online for posterity would be nice, rather than have all those words forgotten in the sands of time.
Part One
Introduction
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One
Japan
Chapter Two
Anime
Part Two
Analysis
Chapter Three
Literature review & Methodology
Chapter Four
Akira
Part Three
Conclusion
Chapter Five
Japan: Anime & Technology
Part Four
Sources
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