Review of Akira

This film maybe old, but it is still talked about today. After watching this, now I understand on why this film is very iconic not just in Japan, but also around the world. Though it is iconic, this film has its major flaws. 31 years have passed since World War II. One day, a top-secret child from an experiment accidentally escapes and bumps in to one of the bike gang members. That member is Tetsuo. The agency kidnapped Tetsuo for experimentation. Then they discovered that he is developing psychological powers of his own and it is growing at a very fast-rate. He then used this powerto seek revenge on the society that once called him weak.

The story has so much potential, but this film doesn't even answer everything on what is happening. Because of that, the film is left with HUGE plot holes and it isn't satisfying.

The animation is beautiful. There are so much moments on this film where everything moves smoothly. Despite the film looking old, this animation was at its peak by the time it was airing. Not to mention, that beautiful soundtrack. The OST sounds very dark and apocalyptic and it fits the theme of the show. The voice acting is also superb. They really capture the emotions of each character they're playing with.

Another major flaw is its characters especially the ones revolving with Kaneda and Tetsuo. The way they act on this film just kind of makes me laugh on why are they doing this in the first place. Okay, so Tetsuo now has the power and... He's taking revenge on the society? For what reason? Oh, because they called him weak. Well, I am not convinced because they only had a little screen time on why. This film only shows little flashbacks of Tetsuo being so down by the society and how he met Kaneda. Because of this, I am not really attached with the characters. Like, I just don't know how to feel about them. I am attached with the setting it's placed, but definitely not the characters.

I enjoyed it because of the feeling I got throughout the story. It really felt like you were there and I was at the edge of my seat. Though, I'll be at the edge of my seat a lot longer (despite the film ended) because of the plot holes it left unless I read the manga (I'll read it soon). This film is iconic because of its animation and concept, though not every iconic stuff are masterpieces. If you consider this film a masterpiece, that is fine with me just as long as you get my point. Will I recommend this film? Yes. Sometimes, we have to know some iconic stuff of anime and answer why this is iconic.

Score: 7.4/10