Review of Akira (1988) by Dane W — 19 Jan 2018

Set in a post apocalyptic Japan, Akira is both violent and disturbing being way ahead of it's time changing anime and how we veiw it.

This review of Akira (1988) was written by Dane W on 19 Jan 2018.

Akira has generally received very positive reviews.

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