Akira

In 1988 when a science fiction animated movie Akira came out, it changed the way anime was viewed. Akira was already known to some in manga, which already had a lot of fans. The movie did not disappoint fans and to this day is watchable with enjoyment and amusement.

Movie was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, only good things may be said about his works. Every work is a unique masterpiece that should be in every science fiction fans collection, even if they aren't anime junkies.

The story is set in not far away future. Neo-Tokyo is a has a lot of color and light, but a lot of cruel grey and darkness too. The main characters Tetsuo and Kaneda are involved with bike gangs, when things start become too much. In an accident Tetsuo encounters a weird looking child who changes him and awakens weird psychic abilities. The plot is very complicated, but still enjoyable to watch, you may have to watch it a few times to understand it.

Akira changed science fiction, not only anime, the movie presented so many ideas and views. The detailed dark animation has created cyberpunk scene and inspired many other future manga and anime. The animation has been drawn to the nearest possible detail. Even though the movie is 20 years old it is a fest for the eyes even now.

The music is somewhat outdated for todays world but if you imagine yourself 20 years back all those sound effects would be mind blowing. So we can't say a bad word about it, we enjoyed it to the last bit in both English and Japanese versions.

If you still haven't seen Akira, go order the DVD today, the movie will blow your mind, you will be proud to have it your collection. We recommend it to everyone over 16, because it has a lot of blood and very weird scenes. Even if you are over 40 you may not understand the messages Akira brings. We loved it and still do, it is one of the very best sci-fi anime ever created, we hope you do to.