Synopsis
A glowing, skull-faced wanderer drifts through a vividly nostalgic version of Toronto. He spends time with old-school entertainment hardware, browses records while crate digging, skateboards through the city, and takes a DeLorean for a surreal nighttime drive. The playful journey moves between everyday locations and heightened retro-futurist imagery, creating the feeling of an imaginary 1980s dream world. The bright visual treatment mirrors the warmth and exuberance of Harrison's electronic production.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Akira" appeared on Harrison's *When It's Bright* EP.
- Harrison was an 18-year-old Toronto DJ and producer when the video was released in 2014.
- The clip was premiered by Noisey Canada on May 14, 2014, before appearing on Majestic Casual's official YouTube channel on June 8, 2014.
- The video's central glowing skull became its most recognizable visual motif, turning the otherwise ordinary protagonist into a distinctly surreal figure.
- Its retro references include Super NES hardware, Betamax tapes, record-store crate digging, skateboarding, and a DeLorean.
- The official production credits list Kevin Dempster as producer, Chet Tilokani as director of photography, Kyle Fowler as editor, and Lyte, Inc. for visual effects.
- The video's combination of analog-era objects, neon lighting, and car culture helped reinforce the track's nostalgic, retro-futurist identity.