I think Masaru kind of looks like a small Louie Anderson....

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2008)

I am generally not an fan of anime, but there are a couple of exceptions. This movie is the biggest exception. This is one of the few animes I really enjoy. The story revolves around Tetsuo Shima, a young member of a bike gang in Neo-Tokyo. After an incident with a strange young child leaves him injured, he is taken by the government, who awaken latent powers inside him that Tetsuo finds himself consumed with and unable to control. The movie, based off the manga of the same name, is probably one of the few anime films that will ever find itself in my collection.
The animation in this movie is fantastic; the movie looks great. My favorite scene in the movie would have to be when Tetsuo awakens in his room at the government facility and he finds himself hallucinating, the toys in his room coming to life. It's one of many awesome visuals in the film. The film contains a good amount of graphic violence and 'frightening' imagery, so this is definitely not a film for a younger audience.
I can't think of much to say about the film, except that its worth checking out. It's got an intense story that keeps you entertained throughout and it has sweet/sick animation. There you have it. As I mentioned before, I'm not a fan of most anime but I would recommend this movie to anyone, fan or not.