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83
Viewer score based on 7 votes.

Critic Score

76
Critics' score based on 4 reviews.
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easily the most impressive japanimated feature ever,as well as the most violent and biggest money maker to make(over 1 billion in budget).

August 25,2008
Mkmiketunney
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The most expensive animated feature ever made in Japan (over 1 billion yen) and it's easily the most impressive, as well.Full Review

Washington Post

Violent as it is on the surface, Akira is tranquil at its core. The story's sanest characters plead for the wise use of mankind's frightening new powers, lending the whole film the feeling of a cautionary tale.Full Review

Elvis Mitchell
The New York Times

One of the few unanimously acclaimed classics of Japanese animation.Full Review

Luke Y. Thompson
New Times (L.A.)

The most expensive animated feature ever made in Japan (over 1 billion yen) and it's easily the most impressive, as well.Full Review

Richard Harrington
Washington Post

Some kind of fever-dream masterpiece, easily the most breathtaking and kinetic anime ever made and one of the most eloquent films about atomic afterclap.Full Review

Michael Atkinson
Village Voice
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