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8.0 IMDb

91 Rotten Tomatoes

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Set in the futuristic metropolis of Neo-Tokyo after a devastating explosion, Akira follows fearless biker gang leader Shotaro Kaneda and his troubled childhood friend Tetsuo Shima. After a mysterious accident, Tetsuo develops terrifying psychic powers that spiral beyond his control, drawing the attention of the military, secret government experiments, and a resistance movement led by Kei. As Neo-Tokyo descends into chaos, Kaneda races to save both his friend and the city from a catastrophe linked to the mysterious entity known as Akira. With groundbreaking animation, unforgettable action, and deep themes about power, identity, and technology, Akira remains one of the most influential anime films ever created.

Action Thriller

Release Date: 16 July 1988
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
Genre: Action , Thriller
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes
Language: English , Japanese
Starring: Mitsuo Iwata as Shotaro Kaneda
Box Office: Worldwide Gross: US$4.44 million
Where To Watch: Crunchyroll , Netflix , Hulu , Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV , Google TV , YouTube

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Akira revolutionized anime by showcasing animation quality that was years ahead of its time. The film features over 160,000 individually drawn animation cels, nearly three times more than a typical animated movie of its era. It also popularized the cyberpunk genre worldwide and inspired countless films, TV series, games, and creators, including The Matrix, Ghost in the Shell, Stranger Things, and Cyberpunk 2077. The iconic red motorcycle ridden by Kaneda has become one of the most recognizable vehicles in pop culture.

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Akira was one of the first Japanese anime films to record the voice acting before the animation was completed, allowing the animators to match characters’ lip movements naturally. This technique was uncommon in Japan at the time and helped make the performances feel remarkably realistic.