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Akira (1988)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Mitsuo Iwara, Cameron Clarke, (more)
Director(s):
Katsuhiro Otomo
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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    Tam V.

    artwork for this movie was excellent but trying to cram about 13 graphic novels into a movie was not a good idea. it would have been better a series out of it which they could build the character and explain more what Akira was

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    Taylor G.

    This is one of the earlier Japanamations to make the American market. It can be a bit hard to follow the first time through but it's worth it. This film has a more serious tone for an animation. Keep in mind this movie was released 20 years ago when Japanamation wasn't seen in the us.

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    Pickett J.

    The story of this movie is really weird, but I guess that's what I should come to expect from anime. It was a good story, though, although the movie itself felt a little too long. I enjoyed the violence.

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