What anime is supposed to be.

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2014)

In a time where anime has degenerated into the same generic structure of dumb plots, dumb characters, sexual exploitation and overall no creativity, this film is a breath of fresh air. This film should be an example for all anime of today, a story that gets the viewer interested, along with mind blowing visuals. I highly recommend seeing this film, whether or not you are an anime fan. Akira is incredibly violent and full of inappropriate content, so this is definitely not for kids. I do recommend that if one is squeamish, do not watch if unprepared for extreme amounts of blood and guts. I must say now that from beginning to end this film kept me engrossed and wanting to know more about the struggles of the characters. The English dubbing, in my opinion, is quite good and does not detract from the experience at all. I had been growing tired of anime, no longer seeing any anime of the caliber of Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain or Ghost in the Shell. This film brought back my interest full force, returning me to the wonder I felt when watching the wonders anime had brought me in the past.