《阿基拉》小感

即使對《阿基拉》這部動畫的背景、科幻題材知之甚微，但用初識的眼光來觀賞，這三十多年前科幻動畫經典欣賞起來還是那樣精彩。故事探討了人類對力量的追求，駕馭力量與被其反噬的關係。在科技更加發達且深入生活的現今，感受更加鮮明。

電影中對於力量的描繪，不僅止於外在物理性的，更涉及精神層次，以及兩者交互作用的不同反應，呈現了人類脆弱與強大的面向。前者如肉身的侷限、心靈的匱乏所導致的依賴與盲從，後者如抉擇的自由與責任、對界線的認知等。《阿基拉》用極富想像力的方式來述說的故事。在廢墟中重建的城市再度因力量的失控而摧毀，又在摧毀後照射出新生希望的光明。隱含末世、輪迴宗教哲思的意味。

美術細膩精緻，頹廢華麗的科幻美感非常吸引人。特別喜歡音樂，絕對是形塑整部電影情緒氣氛的關鍵。有著悠久歷史的印尼甘美朗打造出神秘的未來感，用東方元素創造具普世性的美感。

其實平時較少接觸科幻的作品，這部電影像是打開另一扇門，未來對於科幻題材的作品更感興趣了。

My Reflections on “Akira (1988 film)”
Although I knew almost nothing about this film and scientific fiction before going to the cinema, I was attracted to this classic animation film from 30 years ago. The story is about the relation of humans pursuing extreme power and being engulfed by it. We may resonate with this especially now, as we are living in a society where technology is highly developed.

The depiction of power in this film is not only physical but also spiritual and the relationship between them. It shows the weakness and strength of humanity. The former is about being confined to a body or the codependency and blind obedience due to spiritual emptiness. The latter is about the responsibility and freedom of making choices and understanding the boundaries.

“Akira” tells this story in an imaginative way. The city, which was formerly rebuilt from ruin, is once again destroyed by power that has gone out of control. However, after the catastrophic destroy, sunlight which symbolizes newborn hope shines. It involves themes of eschatology and incarnation.

The art and design are exquisite, and the decadent beauty is quite charming. I like the music very much. Undoubtedly, the music is the key to setting the atmosphere and emotions for the whole film. The musicians create a sense of a mysterious future using Gamelan which is a traditional orchestra of Indonesian percussive instruments with a very long history. They created a universal beauty by using elements from the Eastern culture.

To be honest, I don’t know much about scientific fictions, but this film opened a new door for me, and has made me more interested in it.

製造《阿基拉》電影中脫俗神聖的氛圍——印尼傳統音樂甘美朗

『AKIRA』はなにがすごいのか…！IMAXで蘇る傑作

AKIRA soundtrack - Geinoh Yamashirogumi - "Kaneda"

AKIRA soundtrack - Geinoh Yamashirogumi - "Tetsuo"