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Why is this? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 22 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

What it was really like being 30 in the 80's: (It's a metaphor for being afraid of AIDS)

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Is it? My understanding is that Japan didn’t have a lot of awareness of the AIDS crisis (and still doesn’t really?)

    I thought the body horror was more associated with fears of scientific progress. I’ve only seen Akira once so I’d love to watch it again in light of other interpretations.

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