Akira (1990) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
One of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even the cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, insidious energy source that has rendered him telekinetic. Budgeted at eight million dollars, Akira has become a cult favorite in the States thanks to generous midnight-movie exposure and its availibilty on video and cable TV. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/19/1990
DVD Release Date:
07/24/2001
Rating:
R
Run Time:
124 min.
Production Co.:
Akira Committee
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Future Dystopias, Psychic Abilities, Experiments Gone Awry, Post-Apocalypse
Tone:
Stylized, Atmospheric, Hallucinatory
Keywords:
biker, cyberpunk, experiment, motorcycle-gang, post-nuclear-holocaust, power-struggle, repression, revolution, telekinesis, terrorism, uprising
Language:
Japanese
Status:
DVD
