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Akira (1988)

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Set in a dystopian 2019, the story follows Shotaro Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang, whose childhood friend, Tetsuo Shima, gains powerful telekinetic abilities following a motorcycle accident. As Tetsuo's powers spiral out of control, he becomes a threat to a military complex, plunging the futuristic metropolis of Neo-Tokyo into chaos and rebellion.

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Set in a dystopian 2019, the story follows Shotaro Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang, whose childhood friend, Tetsuo Shima, gains powerful telekinetic abilities following a motorcycle accident. As Tetsuo's powers spiral out of control, he becomes a threat to a military complex, plunging the futuristic metropolis of Neo-Tokyo into chaos and rebellion.

Cast & Crew

 Mitsuo Iwata Mitsuo Iwata
Nozomu SasakiNozomu Sasaki
Mami KoyamaMami Koyama

Trailers & Videos

Official Trailer: Akira (1988)1:16
Official Trailer: Akira (1988)

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