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Akira

1988 · 124 min · Animation

In a dystopian Neo-Tokyo, a member of a teenage biker gang is subjected to a secret government experiment that awakens terrifying psychic powers, threatening to destroy the city. Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk anime.

Why it’s here

A cyberpunk anime landmark that reshaped global animation culture.

Runtime
124 min
Genre
Animation · Science Fiction · Action
Mood
adventurous
Entry
some context
Best for
animation fans
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Part of 10 Essential Japanese Films

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