Kenji Nakamura

A formidable explosion of color and movement. I never watched the series but based on this film I'm almost tempted to do so. The base style is superb, but once the 3D element is added, it becomes a full-on sensory experience. The plot's a little tricky to follow (plenty of specific cultural references), but the sublime editing, the wondrous score, and the lush visuals make up for it. I had a blast watching this on the big screen, so the news that a second film is in the works makes me very happy.