Akira

Name: Akira
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1988-06-10
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 7.9

1988 · Movie · R · 124 min · ★ 7.9 · 80% critics

AnimationScience FictionAction

In a neon-lit future city, a secret military project and a violent biker clash trigger a dangerous transformation tied to psychic powers. As the threat escalates, only a small group of teenagers and other psionically gifted allies can stand against the chaos spreading through Neo-Tokyo.

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Original title: AKIRA
Years: 1988
Release date: 1988-06-10
Language: Japanese
Rated: R
Runtime: 124 min
Critic score: 80/100
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (4,785 votes)
Box office: $49,000,000
Budget: $5,500,000

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You’ll probably like Akira if you want a dark, high-stakes cyberpunk ride with unforgettable visuals and psychic power mayhem; Not for you if you want a simple, easy-to-follow plot or prefer light, non-violent sci-fi like Metropolis.

Pros: jaw-dropping animation; tense cyberpunk vibe; memorable sci-fi themes | Cons: confusing story; thin character focus; intense gore