I really enjoyed the movie, I happen to be a fan of japanese manga and anime, and I really appreciated seeing this adaptation on the big screen. The original anime/manga came out in the 90's, a time period where I feel that the creators weren't looking to cater to a specific audience and freely expressed their imaginations even if their creations were more dark, violent, and outlandish. The influence of that can be seen in the movie, but is overshadowed by stunning visuals and some of the best action I've seen.