Akira (1988)
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- Akira in 4K Trailer (00:32)
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Synopsis
AKIRA, the crown jewel of anime and science fiction, returns to theaters with remastered 4K visuals (where available) and remixed audio. In the future, Shotaro Kaneda and his motorcycle gang tear through Neo Tokyo, a city divided by growing tensions. But when caught in an accident, Kaneda's friend Tetsuo Shima discovers a secret government project and receives psychic abilities beyond his control.
Cast
- Mitsuo Iwata
- Nozomu Sasaki
- Mami Koyama
- Tessho Genda
- Hiroshi Otake
- Kôichi Kitamura
- Yuriko Fuchizaki
- Masaaki Ôkura
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- Oct 25, 2020
well how are they going to have the olympics now
adamboltApr 23, 2015"The future is not a straight line. It is filled with many crossroads. There must be a future that we can choose for ourselves." Akira is one of the most important Japanese animated films of all time, and not simply because of the technical landmark it achieved in…
ScreeningNotesMay 28, 2019I really just didn’t know what was going on 90% of the time but it’s a vibe.
Chadwin - Aug 29, 2018
that finale is still one of the most terrifying things i've ever seen in my life
karen h.Aug 16, 2019take a shot every time kaneda says “tetsuo” + every time tetsuo says “kaneda”
raiMay 6, 2020Akira is one of those films that I appreciate more than I like. The animation is very good and several of the messages it wants to convey are solid, but I wasn't completely connected to its characters and although entertaining it wasn't completely emotionally satisfying for…
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what the hell
oleffNov 19, 2014Probably the most galvanic and visceral example of a nation's collective psychic fallout since Honda's GODZILLA. Simultaneously dreading and anticipating a return to power.
matt lynchMar 13, 201694/100 An aggressive tour de force of influential animation, tangible world-building, inferiority complexes, biker gangs, giant teddy bears, and overwhelming sequences of violence. It stays burrowed in your psyche, ruining a certain, seemingly simple nerve and, in the…
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- Ben Juhasz lovedAkira
Must watch if you don’t mind animation. Great movie which covers the fears of Japanese society and westernization
Timrichards lovedAkiraIf you have never seen this. STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW!!! This is my favorite movie of all times that is better then most anime today in 2022. Do your self a favor and please watch this. You really won’t be let down.
Noah March is "meh" onAkira🫎🫎🫎🫎 the only good part of this movie is when they’re riding their bikes
- John Wick is "meh" onAkira
Top tier art style. Definitely watch sub if available (always). Though this was a cool film, I found it incoherent. I had no clue what was happening and didn’t grasp the timeline. I need to revisit this later on.
SpindlyMan dislikedAkiraThe art and world are beautiful. As for the story, I don’t even know what was happening. About an hour in it gets pretty strange and incoherent. I’ve tried watching this twice and I just can’t get it.
Jackdiddlywack lovedAkiraAbsolutely iconic on so many fronts.
- Platypus Lord is "meh" onAkira
I usually like odd or quirky elements in movies, but this one was just too bizarre in a different, almost transhumanistic way that wasn't really for me. I couldn't latch onto the characters and the story was puzzling. But I recognize its influence. Maybe I'll rewatch it sometime.
Jackson likedAkira7/10 The art style is amazing and the animation is fantastic, very cool concept and was super interesting but lost me towards the end as I was understanding the plot at first but it does not explain much and then it just leaves you wondering what happened. Gonna read the boxset.
Nick Dubberly is "meh" onAkiraI know I’m 37 years late to the party, but I finally watched Akira! I have to admit the opening sequence was visually stunning! The story however, just wasn’t for me. I’ll probably get bashed by the anime purists and be called stupid for not getting it, but that’s ok with me.
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- SGSteven Graves
Awesome
CRCarlos RuelasSeeing this in the theatre was amazing!
DFDiegi Freels-GudielAmazing story, animation was incredible for an 80’s movie. Great experience!
- AGAndy Gallup
Interesting - confusing but interesting.
MMmarvelyn motamedBFBernie Flores - NVNiah VivierRRRobert RobertLSLarry Smith
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USER SCORE (142)
Universal acclaim based on 142 Reviews
Adapted by Katsuhiro Otomo from his sprawling, post-apocalyptic cyberpunk tale of government conspiracies, street gangs, and psychic powers that can save or destroy the world, it's still an all-time classic, and has never looked better.
Richard Whittaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akira (1988) (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Akira (1988) (1988)?
The movie is 2hr 4min long.
What's Akira (1988) (1988) about?
AKIRA, the crown jewel of anime and science fiction, returns to theaters with remastered 4K visuals (where available) and remixed audio. In the future, Shotaro Kaneda and his motorcycle gang tear through Neo Tokyo, a city divided by growing tensions. But when caught in an accident, Kaneda's friend Tetsuo Shima discovers a secret government project and receives psychic abilities beyond his control.
Who's the cast of Akira (1988) (1988)?
- Mitsuo Iwata as Shôtarô Kaneda
- Nozomu Sasaki as Tetsuo Shima
- Mami Koyama as Kei
- Tessho Genda as Ryûsaku
- Hiroshi Otake as Nezu
- Kôichi Kitamura as Priestess Miyako, Council A
- Yuriko Fuchizaki as Kaori
- Masaaki Ôkura as Yamagata
Who's the director behind Akira (1988) (1988)?
Katsuhiro Ôtomo directed Akira (1988) (1988).
Who produced Akira (1988) (1988)?
Shunzo Kato, Ryôhei Suzuki and Sawako Noma produced Akira (1988) (1988).
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