A True Test for Anime Fanatics

Rating: 2/10 (23 July 1999)

Like wise, Akira was (and is) considered a great Anime film for one reason, it was one of the first to be brought to American television. That is the only reason. The Animation itself is NOT typical Anime, just a fat Americanized version of the thin slender, big eyed wonders that wander the screens of Japanese houses. The only reason I gave it a 2 is because of the fantastic story line that has stayed almost the basis for all Anime plots brought to America. DROP IT EVERYONE, Akira is NOT A CULT FILM, just the first Anime seen by general public.Accept the fact that it sucks, no one is forcing you to like it. I hope Japanimation lives forever but no through this pale version of a violent, fat, Disney cartoon.
If you want to view authentic 'anime' watch Ninja Scroll, Demon City Shinjuko, Appleseed... basically everything else except this.