3 FILMS AT LEAST!
to do this right, you need to change NOTHING. frankly i'd prefer a 3 film CGI version then 2 films as good as the ANIME version.
HI-ART is required to capture the visuals (achieved in the ANIME) but this time the STORY needs to be told in full. so much was left un said and changed (no actual Akira) in the anime. STUDIOS: imagine a lord ot Rings for the 21st century. This is your chance to really cash in on an epic, dramiatic, beautiful, thought provoking (on many many fronts) story.
THINK BIG HOLLYWOOD PLEASE!!