Review of Akira

This is a old animated movie, but what makes it great still echos significance for future animation. We all know or have at least an idea that animation of all sorts cost lots of money, time and overworking of the staff. Instead of conserving money, this one appears to throw it into the vast ocean known as expense which is clearly shown throughout its animation. From one who watch lots of anime, it appears as if everything as come to life. The environment itself moves even as the character continues to speak to make it as life-like as it can be. This is not prevalentin most anime today as most have to deal with a budget and making this type of animation is really expensive.

The film itself was a box office failure(cost over 1 bill. yen and lost about 25 million yen), but it is still considered one of the greatest anime in terms of its soundtrack and offering something that we barely see.

There was not much of a story in my opinion, but for those who have watch much anime in a lifetime, it is an appreciation to the eye to see something that flows like real life.