Until recently, my anime experience was limited to snippets throughout childhood. After watching Akira (1988), however, I was spellbound by the incredible attention to detail and brilliant visual palate of this film. Although some people may say this piece of work is overly derivative and attempts to combine too many facets simultaneously, Akira is an energetic anime classic that should be viewed by any serious cinema viewer. Not out of place alongside that much-loved, futuristic epic Blade Runner.
I just have to find how MUCH of it is a trap.
Kaneda
Rating: 4.5/5
Look out for: that crazy but awesome ending