The Best Anime Film Ever Created

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2001)

As of April 1, 2001, I witnessed the greatest Anime ever on a digital surround-sound screen at the AMC Empire in New York: Akira. The animation far surpassed that of any Disney film, and the sound track was unique and intriguing (Hey, that's a first!). But it wasn't only this; complex characters and an ultra-realistic plot (Well, with certain exceptions). However, its one drawback is that the movie isn't for the weak-hearted or children who will try to imitate it. Even though it may not be rated, this film would definitely get an "R": Graphic Violence, Strong Language, Nudity, and Drug Content.
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NOTE: Before you read this, although not a spoiler, is a very detailed outline of the plot, and should not be read if you want complete surprises when seeing this film.
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It all starts in the year 1988: A blast in Tokyo by Akira is which supposedly began World War III.
31 years afterwards, in 2019, Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes, and is now a dark, dangerous metropolis.
After the kidnapping of Takeshi (No. 26), a powerful psychic, a military action is launched. Takeshi, although just a child, appears elderly, due to drugs, which were given to enhance his powers. When found, he is almost hit by Tetsuo, a friend of Ken and Kaneda's, a small biker gang. In the mess, Tetsuo is injured and taken to a hospital.
The next morning, scientists study Tetsuo, to find that he has amazing psychic abilities, and he is given drugs to enhance them. However, after feeling uncomfortable, Tetsuo wakes up to find every thing in his room destroyed, and escapes. He finds his girlfriend, but is quickly captured again, and put in the hospital.
While in the hospital, Tetsuo is given the enhancing drugs, and begins dreaming of voices telling him that people as strong as him don't deserve his power.
While, Kiyoko (No. 25), makes a prediction that the city will crumble, and falls asleep, Takeshi and Masaru (No. 27).
Then, suddenly, Tetsuo loses control, the drugs taking over his brain, and his psychic abilities ridiculously powerful. He seeks the one who can help him overcome all of his enemies, and he must destroy the city to get there. This person is the last person to have destroyed Tokyo... Akira! What follows is an incredible ending, that makes you laugh, cry, feel joy and anger, yet love the plot all the same.
But keep in mind: "Tokyo is about to E. X. P. L. O. D. E.".