Title: Akira
Release: 1988
Rating: 8.1
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Runtime: 124
Genre: Sci-Fi , Animation , Drama , Thriller
Release | 1988 |
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Rating | 8.1 |
Language | Japanese |
Country | Japan |
Runtime | 124 |
Genre | Sci-Fi , Animation , Drama , Thriller |
Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose close friend Tetsuo gets involved in a government secret project known as Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader. The confrontation sparks off Tetsuo's supernatural power leading to bloody death, a coup attempt and the final battle in Tokyo Olympiad where Akira's secrets were buried 30 years ago.
Katsuhiro Ôtomo (screenplay), Izô Hashimoto (screenplay), Katsuhiro Ôtomo (manga)