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
- Starring:
- Mitsuo Iwara, Cameron Clarke, (more)
- Director(s):
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Akira
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 124 mins
Complete Cast of Akira
- Mitsuo Iwara - Kaneda (Japanese Version)
- Nozomu Sasaki - Tetsuo (Japanese Version)
- Lara Cody - Kei (Streamline English version)
- Taro Ishida - Watanabe (Japanese Version)
- Masaaki Ohkura - Yamagata (Japanese Version)
- Yuriko Fuchizaki - Kaori (Japanese Version)
- Yasuko Ohno - Girl C (Japanese Version)
- Taro Ishida - The Colonel (Japanese verion)
- Drew Thomas - Ryu (Streamline English Version)
- Tony Pope - Nezu (Streamline English Version)
- Taro Ishida
- Jimmy Flanders
- Stanley Gurd, Jr.
- Tony Pope
- Cameron Clarke - Kaneda (Streamline English version)
- Jan Rabson - Tetsuo (Streamline English Version)
- Mami Koyama - Kei (Japanese Version)
- Tony Pope - Yamagata (Streamline English Version)
- Barbara Goodson - Kaori (Streamline English Version)
- Yosuke Akimoto - Store Owner (Japanese Version)
- Takeshi Kusao - Kai (Japanese Version)
- Bob Bergen - Masaru (Streamline English Version)
- Tony Pope - Colonel (Streamline English Version)
- Sandra Fox - Kiyoko (Streamline English Version)
- Barbara Larsen
- Lewis Lemay
- Simon Prescott - The Doctor (Animaze English Version)
- Director(s):
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Writer(s):
- Katsuhiro Otomo, Izo Hashimoto
- Producer(s):
- Ryohei Suzuki, Katsuhiro Kato, Shunzo Kato
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Graphic Violence, Brief Nudity, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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