Akira

Akira

1988 · 124 min · JA · R · 7.9 (5,074 votes)
Dir. Katsuhiro Otomo · Starring Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki, Tessyo Genda · Music Shoji Yamashiro

“Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.”

AnimationScience FictionAction

A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.

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Immerse yourself in a visually stunning, relentlessly energetic cyberpunk fever dream. It's a visceral ride through a decaying future, pulsing with raw power, adolescent angst, and mind-bending psychic phenomena. The sheer scale and detail create an overwhelming, unforgettable experience.

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