Review of Akira (1988) by Mark K — 05 Mar 2012

Myself being an avid anime fan, the film has gotten me into that world. This is definitely a classic for the ages. Recommended this to anybody who love anime.

This review of Akira (1988) was written by Mark K on 05 Mar 2012.

Akira has generally received very positive reviews.

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