One of the greatest achievements in animation's history

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 1999)

Akira is able to satisfy any viewer willing to accept that animated movies can be serious and thought provoking. The story and imagery suck you in and the depth allows (and really requires) the viewer to see the movie repeatedly. The music is outstanding, good enough that the soundtrack is still sold in record stores after so long. It does run long and if you aren't interested in either the action or subject you may not be able to sit through it a second time. If you are familiar with other Anime titles like Ghost in the Shell and Neon Genesis Evangelion that deal with questions about humanity and you liked them check out this title, it's FANtastic.