This. In my country of origin it was shown at prime time in the mid-nineties, and even then it was kind of controversial. I was a kid and didn't understand much

This. In my country of origin it was shown at prime time in the mid-nineties, and even then it was kind of controversial. I was a kid and didn't understand much, but I still remember the experience of watching it. Akira was definitely a watershed moment in anime.