Review of Akira

Good animation, fantastic art for its time. Much of its iconic scenes, such as its motorcycle tricks and action sequences were hugely inspiring for modern anime. However, it's lacking in everything else. If you're new to anime, I'd recommend staying away. For me, I watched it as a "gateway anime" (according to a friend) after a few Ghibli films, and it sadly turned me off from anime outside Ghibli for years. As a classic that's outdated in modern times, Akira is best watched by hardcore anime fans, to strike off their bucket list. The film has a vague, enigmatic story, jarring sounds, and overallit's not the most enjoyable.