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1988 · Movie · 2h 4m · R

Akira

CriticsCritics: 78
AudienceAudience: 8.1

In a rebuilt dystopian city, a biker gang member is drawn into a secret military experiment involving psychic powers. As his abilities spiral beyond control, two teenagers and a group of young psychics confront the growing threat amid unrest, corruption, and escalating violence.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy intense cyberpunk, striking animation, disturbing imagery, and stories that reward repeat viewings; Not for you if you want clear explanations, deeply developed characters, or restrained violence.

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Cast

Mitsuo IwataNozomu SasakiMami KoyamaTaro IshidaMizuho SuzukiTessyo GendaKoichi KitamuraYuriko Fuchizaki

Director

Katsuhiro Otomo

If tonight is a Akira night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.