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

Bibliography