Jeremy (K4iRØ) Parisi is a Sunshine Coast-based multimedia artist whose work explores themes of coming-of-age, film, music, and street culture. He is influenced by artists such as Harmony Korine, Tyler, the Creator, Che (Cheromani+), Hideaki Anno, and Wong Kar-wai.

“My style is that of a VHS player buzzing to life in the bedroom of a broke skater on a cold, yet comforting weekend night.”

This is my favourite film of all time. Everything I strive for as a filmmaker stems from the feelings I experienced watching this movie for the first time at age 13. I didn’t fully understand its weight back then, but over the years, I’ve come to see it as one of the greatest artistic achievements ever put to screen. It’s not just animation. It’s cinema, design, and philosophy colliding into a single, explosive vision.

The characters, while simplified compared to their manga versions, still hold remarkable depth. Kaneda’s brash confidence and Tetsuo’s fragile insecurity drive the emotional core of the story. Their dynamic represents friendship corroded by power and fear. Many modern adaptations lose this clarity, focusing on spectacle rather than soul. Yet Akira keeps its humanity intact, even amid chaos.

The story doesn’t cover the entire manga, but it never feels incomplete. The film’s version of Neo-Tokyo is a living organism—decaying, vibrant, oppressive. It captures themes of government control, scientific overreach, and social collapse with brutal honesty. The way it exposes systemic exploitation feels timeless, especially now, when similar patterns still exist across real cities and governments.

The animation remains unmatched. Every frame carries intention. The use of light, color, and movement builds a sense of scale and energy that digital tools still struggle to replicate. I would give anything to see it projected in a theatre again, to watch the colours bleed from the screen like ink pouring from a tired, overworked marker.

It’s a film that reshaped how I view storytelling. It taught me that animation can express rage, grief, and beauty all at once. It’s raw, visionary, and endlessly rewatchable. It’s alright. A personal 10/10.

The Best Personification of "I Am The Problem But I'm Too Broken To Fix"

I stumbled upon brakence in early 2023 while I was going through a wide mix of emotions, mostly due to a recent breakup. At first, I only listened to Venus Fly Trap, 5g, and bugging!. The production, lyrics, and overall vibe kept pulling me back, which eventually led to my first full listen. The album helped me get through that period and played a real role in my growth. I credit it with helping me become more mature and happier today.

I recently returned to the album after about a year and a half of exploring more genres and artists. It has never grown stale. Brakence stays rooted in hyperpop and underground sounds while still creating music that engages mainstream listeners.

The album’s themes are no longer as relatable to me as they once were, but they now act as a personal time capsule. The self-loathing, fear of abandonment, and constant overthinking were a key part of who I was in 2023. Being able to see my own growth reflected through someone else’s work, without that work feeling corny or negative, is something I have never experienced with another album.

Best Lyric - "A hypochondriac, I think of you blood pressure spikes, I'll have a heart attack, The things I do to see you smile, You don't even have to call me back, I just want some closure, little peace of mind, You don't even have to give me that, Just sit down, listen to me"