Review of Akira (1988) by Ryo S — 20 Oct 2012

Groundbreaking anime...trully a classic anime that inspired Hollywood films from The Matrix to Chronicle..

This review of Akira (1988) was written by Ryo S on 20 Oct 2012.

Akira has generally received very positive reviews.

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