a brilliant movie

Rating: 8/10 (2 May 2006)

Akira, was one of the first Japanese animation films I came across. I think this is how it is for a lot of people in America because it is one of the only Japanese animation films available in common video rental stores. I found it on a bottom shelf on VHS, but it really deserves better acclaim. It can never hurt to go back to the classics, and this is a classic. for nothing else, this movie would merit applause simply because of the quality of animation. I have never come across an anime with a better sense of movement! the way the character mounts his bike, or the way their bodies move, its all so fluid. Not to mention the soundtrack! though I agree, if you watch it you should watch it in the original Japanese. (I saw the English dub first and liked it.) But once you see the movie in original Japanese there is no comparison! this is an absolutely incredible anime! It is a perfect combination of art, gore, government conspiracy, and psychological thrill ride to keep you coming back to this wonderful classic.