Akira

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2005)

Never has a more complex plot and storyline been used in making an animated film. Akira is a mind-boggling work of art, and is without a doubt the greatest anime film ever created. Writer and director Katsuhiro Otomo was decades ahead of his time when he created this film and had made an incredible impact in the traditional ways of anime. This film has been critically acclaimed across the planet for its highly detailed animation and creative storyline. Before Akira, anime was regarded as sub-genre in the United States. Most anime films had nothing but cheap dialogue, gratuitous sex, and choppy animation that would give you a seizure. But Akira came along and completely set new standard in anime due to its sophistication. It is among my all-time favorite movies and deserves nothing less than a standing ovation.