A gem that remains true to the founding principles of the genre.

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2007)

This is Manga at it's best. The story is pure fantasy at it's best. No 3D necessary, it's remains where it should. In the story. This is probably the best animated movie in our lifetime.
Whether you are five of 85, this movie will have you captivated in it's magic, the rich plot and a kaleidescope of visual imagery. You will find yourself trapped between a semi dark movie and a rich in colour experience.
I strongly recommend this movie to all who thought the animated genre is dying a slow death via good effort being displaced into rendering CGI correctly and convincingly.