Akira anime film has received wide-spread recognition, but it isn't the perfect movie that everyone takes it to be.

Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The interesting part about this new anime adaptation of Akira is that it will try and cover the whole story from the original manga.

Anime is one of Japan's biggest and most popular exports. The unique animation style has allowed multiple directors to push boundaries and craft ambitious narratives that appeal to various audiences.