The greatest anime movie in English.

This film set the bar for so many manga adaptations to come.

You really don't need to see another Manga film.. this is the best one. :)

This is one of the best anime movies I've ever seen. It was intense, action-packed, and its animation was beautiful. I definitely recommend it for anime, sci-fi, and action fans!

Masterpiece. The sheer scale is stunning. The action is explosive.

Genius movie. Absolutely great direction, great plot, great characters. It left me thinking for half an hour after the finale

The animation is definitely the best when considering the time it was created. But in regards to the story, I am appalled at how the movie is rated highly and how it is defended to this day.

Akira isn’t just a film; it’s a whole vibe. First off, the animation blew my mind! I found myself stopping the movie every few minutes just to shout, “HOW DID THEY PULL THIS OFF IN 1988?!” The level of detail is absolutely crazy. I’ve never had such a strong urge to ride a bike, even if it means dodging danger in a ruined city. The plot is intense, touching on themes of friendship, shady government actions, and the risks of giving too much power to teens (both psychic and political). You know, classic coming-of-age stuff. And the music? Wow! The chanting, the pounding drums, the creepy synths—it feels like someone turned a wild dream into an epic soundtrack. If you haven’t checked out Akira yet, do yourself a solid and watch it. Just maybe keep the lights on and steer clear of milk for a bit. You’ll be glad you did.

I saw this movie at 14 years old, immediately bought a copy, and from then on, I have defended and praised this film as the best Anime movie of all time. The visuals alone are award worthy, not to mention the brilliant and engaging plot, the unique and heroic characters, the hypnotizing soundtrack, and the fluid and visceral action scenes, with which the film is jam-packed. From the first 10 minutes to the last 10 mins, Akira dragged me, headfirst, through an animated wormhole that demanded my attention, and gripped my senses, refusing to let go even after the credits had rolled. With only the Ghost in the Shell as its possible rival and equally matched competition, Akira is and will always be the best (hands down) anime, nay, sci-fi film EVER made... at least to me.

Even more mind-blowing now, absolutely incredible art in every scene truly amazing to say it was made in 1988. This is one of the films that not only got me in to anime but in to Japanese cinema has a whole. The Cyberpunk vibe is captured perfectly. Characters are great, action scenes are great, plot is you guess it great. A must watch

Filme: AKIRA Assistido: 08-01-25 Elenco: @katsuhiro.otomo.art @katsuhirootomo Modelo: #posapocalipse #ficção Duração: 2H 4m Ano: 1988 Minha opinião: Este desenho, anime é um ícone da história. Exaltado Katsuhiro Otomo é aclamado como um visionário. Neste anime temos a visão da Neo-Tokyo de 2019. Temos Kaneda como líder de uma gang de Bosozuko (gang de motoqueiros) e entre os membros temos Tetsuo amigo de infância de Kaneda, mas ele sempre teve inveja e muito estopim curto. E eles sempre tem uma rixa com a gang do palhaço. Em um dos confrontos com leva Tetsuo a perseguir e isso acaba em um acidente e onde ele encontra com Takashi, que é uma cobaia e foge do laboratório e eles são classificados por números. Uma vez que todos são levados para o laboratório até Tetsuo. E lá se descobre que ele também tem poderes, e são despertados, e assim ele passa a não ter mais controle sobre ele. Enquanto isso kaneda trama uma forma libertar Tetsuo. Mas agora já é tarde pois Tetsuo esta fora de controle que mesmos outras cobaias não consegue segura-lo. E quando ele libera AKIRA que o numero 001. E começa a destruição de tudo e a engolir tudo. Até que em uma ultima ação Kaneda e Kei, conseguem salvar. Roteiro e enredo incrível para uma época onde tudo era feito a moda antiga, as cores, o desenho, designer, estilo inovador, o roteiro, o enredo,... tudo perfeito e por isso se tornou um ícone da história. Não sei porque até os dias de hoje não fizeram um filme ou seriado. Katsuhiro Otomo Omedetou. Vale apena assistir? Com certeza. Nota: 10

Although maybe a tad convoluted for first-time viewers, 'Akira' is still a phenomenal work of art with a tumultuous influence over modern media in its sheer visceral gutsiness.

the anime film was influenced by Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, Arsene Lupin, Walt Disney Studios, Lego, DC Comics, Marvel Comics

This movie is insane, easily one of my new favorite animated films ever. The animation and colors are so vibrant, and even though it’s from 1988, it still looks amazing. Right from the start, it hooks you, and the chaos just keeps building—it’s such a wild ride. The characters really make it, though. Kaneda and Tetsuo’s relationship is so tragic and intense. You can tell Kaneda doesn’t want to hurt Tetsuo, but he knows he has to stop him before things get worse. Even the side characters, like Kei and the Espers, are super interesting and add to the story. The plot is packed with cyberpunk vibes and deep themes, but some parts feel rushed, like the government stuff or the rebellion. The ending was a bit too quick for me—I wanted more explanation—but it’s still super impactful. The animation? Next-level. Every frame is so detailed, and the action scenes are just epic. Tetsuo’s mutation is gross but also kind of mesmerizing, and Neo-Tokyo looks incredible and makes you want to go into the screen to explore the city. The animation is absolutely groundbreaking from the iconic bike scenes to the gritty, neon-lit Neo-Tokyo. The action sequences are mind-blowing, and Tetsuo’s mutation is both horrifying and mesmerizing. Akira is a total classic for a reason. It’s influenced so many other movies and shows, and it’s a must-watch if you’re into anime or sci-fi. Even with a few flaws, it’s a masterpiece. Honestly, I’d rewatch it just to catch anything I missed because I want to fully appreciate the movie and all of the work animators put into it!

Watching Akira for the first time, I had no idea what to expect. While I am an avid anime watcher, Akira is one of the movies I just never came around to watching, though I knew it was considered the most impactful anime feature that existed. The plot was nothing like I had anticipated, both good and bad. While I think the movie was good, I don’t entirely understand the massive and overwhelmingly positive reception. I understand the underlying themes and messages such as abuse of power, and distrusting the government, but personally the work as a whole didn’t resonate with me. I just didn’t feel too attached to the characters, and I suppose part of that comes from the fact that I struggled to empathize with Tetsuo. Regardless, there are many things I still liked about the film, such as the cool cyberpunk aesthetics and the design of the iconic red bike. Another thing that is notable about this film is the violence. I think the amount of violence and the way it was portrayed was perfectly necessary. It wasn’t too much to feel overwhelmed, but the body horror from the supernatural and the violence from other people definitely made me a bit uncomfortable. I also appreciate the fact that this story was told through animation, not just for the sci-fi effects, but the way the characters were drawn and their reactions, specifically in the end scene with Tetsuo’s transformation, really were impactful. The fear in the characters is so well conveyed by the art style. Overall, I liked the story and the animation, but the fact I wasn’t attached to the characters hurt my appreciation.

This movie was one heck of a movie and is one of my favorite animated movies ever. The animation and colors in this movie were so vibrant and extraordinary. From the start of the movie you can already tell that its gonna be one heck of a movie and I wasn’t wrong. The movie is so fast paced and its all over the place it just keeps on getting hectic as the movie progresses. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone because every needs to see the movie at least once in their life and appreciate the countless hours and days it took to make this movie of what it is. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys watching anime. Even though this movie came out in 1988 it still holds up to its name and I don't think this movie will ever be forgotten because it influenced so many other movies. This movie pushed the boundaries of animation with its complex story and its stunning visuals. One of my favorite things about the movie is that you get really close to the characters and you understand the relationship between them. That fact that Kaneda wants to stop Tetsuo from destroying everything makes it seem that Kaneda doesn’t really want to kill his close friend. There were many chances that Kaneda could of kill Tetsuo but he would call Tetsuo name to prepare himself since he doesn’t want to kill him. I was really confused about the ending, like what happened to Tetsou and the other espers. I definitely would watch this movie over again because I did feel like I missed a lot in the movie.

This week's film was 1988 Katsuhiro Ohtomo’s Akira. I’ve definitely heard of this movie before but never actually seen it, so it was nice to finally take it off my bucket list. it was refreshing to see animation in this class after seeing so many crazy live-action movies, but the thing is that this movie was actually pretty dope. First of all, if you're a lover of anime, I’d definitely recommend this movie to you, as Akira has been a staple among anime fans/community since the film was released in 1988, and visually and narratively, it still holds up today. visually, it looks great, and you have to keep in mind just about all you’re watching was hand-drawn frame by frame. I do know from my anime-lover friends that this film was actually pretty revolutionary in animation and storytelling with dope bike shots, and the look it gives Tokyo is very cyberpunk and gives me a dystopian feel. The characters and relationships keep you invested, such as the conflict between Kaneda and Tetsuo, and the supporting characters like Kei and Espers were likable as well. while watching this animation, I realized that I loved the old animation that anime used to have compared to the over-the-top styles and themes animes have today. I’d recommend this movie to even people who don’t like anime or feel like it isn’t their thing this film is a great start down the anime rabbit hole as this film and it shots still hold up today. 5/5

Akira is an absolute classic within the aninme community and, for me, it was a great watch. Although the film was released in 1988, it is mind-boggling how well it holds up both visually and narratively, considering its age. The film is absolutely revolutionary in animation and storytelling, with its iconic bike shots and the gritty yet captivating cyberpunk dystopian setting of Neo-Tokyo. One of my favorite part about Akira is its characters and relationships, especially between Kaneda and Tetsuo. Tetsuo’s transformation and eventual conflict against Kaneda was very tragic and compelling. I felt so muchh tension and stakes in every interaction, making their clash all the more impactful. The supporting characters, like Kei and the mysterious Espers were likeable and realistic too. The plot, while intricate and packed with political undertones, as expected of the cyberpunk genre, does feel a little weirdly paced in certain areas. The ending, in particular, resolves the chaos of Tetsuo’s transformation and Neo-Tokyo’s destruction too quickly, leaving me a bit dissatisfied at the end. While some enjoy this open-ended conclusion, I personally found it a bit of a letdown. Similarly, some other parts, like the government’s involvement or the rebellion or Akira's return, could have been expanded upon. The animation is genuinely groundbreaking. Every frame is so beautifully crafted, and the action sequences are simply exceptional. The depiction of Neo-Tokyo and its crawling nature are drawn wonderfully, as are the visuals of Tetsuo’s tragic mutation. Ultimately, Akira has always been popular within its communities of anime and cyberpunk, one that I have been a part of since I was just little; though not without its minor flaws. Its impact on cyberpunk and adult animation is undeniable, and its story filled with action, philosophy, and majestic visuals makes it very much worthwhile.

Finally got to watch this film and it is phenomenal how well it is animated and its background details to the intense scenes make it a worth watch. Beside the average at best English dub, the story and its mystery on Akira is fascinating; it is almost similar to WWII with what happened with Japan. Its an iconic classic film that has inspired many films to use scenes and settings to make their films stand out more. An example would be the cyberpunk Tokyo city vide/look with many films, shows, or even games. Neon Tokyo and its designs gives me Blade Runner vibes; everything about it is amazing. Involving politics, violence, prophecies, and war; so much goes on in this film that it over time slowly comes together to piece and understand. When it comes down to it, this is a film for those who want a compelling story and a better way to watch a classic anime. A Kayne West song had inspiration from this film, it took me many years to realize this and I was excited to find out. The characters in this film were well written and each had a role to play in the film except for some that were killed or shown for a few minutes. Who wouldn't want to have powers like Tetsuo when he was using them before becoming a gross baby monster when losing control of his power. Nothing can touch him except a laser gun, he couldn't deflect it like normal object such as bullets. A master piece of an anime classic that people still talk about to this day.

I heard of this movie beforehand and I didn’t know what it was about. So finally watching the movie that basically everyone has seen is so exciting. I don’t know why but I love the old animation that anime used to have. It is so satisfying to see and watch. Also, it is so cool seeing so many references that are seen throughout the world. The iconic bike scene that people still draw to this day, it is one of my favorite biker poses. Also, the meme of “Akira!!!” that was trending on tiktok. It was just funny to actually watch that stuff through a movie! The animation of it is so beautiful. Older anime or animation used to not censor as much as in today's society. So it was kinda weird seeing this movie with so many warnings. Also the sound effects on older animations are so satisfying, I love it so much, it just sounds so good. The only downside of older animation is that the body proportions are kinda bad. Like their shoulders are too big for their body or their face is too small for their head. That is the only downside of it. Also, if I was Tetsuo, I would think that I am straight up crazy with the whole hallucinations. One scene that I liked was when the students were getting disciplined by the principal. But overall this movie was amazing to watch. The plot and storyline was really good. The characters were also amazing to watch! I really recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for classicals to watch. It is a must watched movie in my opinion!