Ammazing Anime

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2005)

I'm not usually a huge fan of anime but this is awesome full of ideas and visually incredible, a neon lit dystopian future is the backdrop for a story of teen rebellion and government experiments on children with terrifying powers.
Akira works on several levels as a straight ahead sci-fi blast, a teen's gone wild adventure or an intellectual sci-fi posing many questions. I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys sci-fi even if Anime is not your usual thing this film may just change your mind. Also the end showdown is mind blowing without the constraints of what's achievable with special affects the animators have really run wild producing a unique experience. 9/10