Is Akira a good anime?
Is Akira a good anime? May 9th marks 34 years since the release of Akira, and the Japanese anime is still considered one of the best of all time. The cyberpunk cult classic is a masterpiece not only in the world of anime, but in the entire genre of sci-fi.
Why is Akira so popular?
An incredible achievement, combined with the use of a pre-recorded voiceover (able to eliminate the puppet effect typical of many animated products of the time) made Akira a magnificent visual spectacle: from the pulsating lights of Neo-Tokyo to the trails of the bikes of Tetsuo and Kaneda, the spectators were faced
Is Akira anime on Netflix?
In this animated film based on the manga series, two childhood friends are pulled into the underworld of Neo-Tokyo and forced to fight for survival. Watch all you want.
Why is Akira rated R?
Extreme violence and graphic sex in anime classic.