Hiroshi Otake, Mami Koyama, Mitsuo Iwata
On July 16, 1988, Tokyo was destroyed by what was believed to be a new type of bomb, triggering World War III. Thirty-one years later, in 2019, Neo-Tokyo has arisen from ashes under Japan's new politi...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 17, 2001
Stats: 8,856 reviews
Kei: Amoebas don't make motorcycles and atomic bombs!
A very good looking, stylish anime film based off an epically long manga. There is certainly a lot going on, which this film tries to push into two hours. It is watchable, however it contains a lot of the various things tha...( read more)
great visuals, but the story goes nowhere
Second viewing:
When I said "the story goes nowhere" I think I meant "the story goes nowhere I didn't fully expect it to go and gets there clumsily nonetheless". But after you know the plot details of the odd in the anime-typical sense ...( read more)
As good as everyone says. Motorcycle chase scenes fun; liked the tail light effect. Dream sequences were creepy. Although once Tetsuo started using his powers, reality became creepy/violent. At least the espers saved Kei and Kaneda; the rest of the folks in the city, not so much.
I saw this one again, it's a classic! If you can stand the awful slow pace of the making of, you should watch it; it's funny how they talk about modern techniques and the use of that many colours. You should see Otomo's Steamboy immediately after it, just to see the difference!!
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I went into this film not knowing anything about the plot or anything, but I was a plesently surpirised.
The animation is stunning and so real. It is amazing to watch.
Not a great plot, but with some crazy ass scenes it kept me happy
Along with "Ghost in the Shell," one of the best anime titles to reach international audiences.
Any AKIRA fans eagerly awaiting Dark Horse's publication of "AKIRA CLUB"?
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