Review of Akira

If you actually look at the words next to the numbers when you rate various Anime's that you have seen on this site, the word next to 10 is 'Masterpiece'. There are very few 10's on this list because giving an Anime a 10 means that there is virtually nothing that I would change about the work, and that I enjoyed it immensely. Akira is one of those genre-defining, some would say 'cult classics' that people gush over. However, in this case it is not done without reason. The story is beautifully done, and is stylishly animated, which should come to be expectedseeing as the basis for this movie is one of the most famous and acclaimed manga's ever created. The characters are not fleshed out the best, and sometimes the dialogue leaves a little bit to be desired eg. "KANEDAAA!!" but these small quips are easily outweighed by the immersive setting and plotline the movie presents. The director chose to, instead of fleshing out the characters, put most of his time into creating a complete world for us to revel in for the duration of the movie. The integration of the soundtrack with the movie as well is masterfully done; the sound is there when you want it and disappears when it is not needed. Nothing in this movie feels out of place when you watch it.

My final statement as to why Akira got the elusive 10, and is simply because there is nothing quite like Akira, nor will there be again, which is why this piece truly deserves the title of 'Masterpiece'