Akira
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III. In order to prevent any further destruction, he is captured and taken into custody, never to be heard from again. Now, in the year 2019, a restored version of the city known as Neo-Tokyo—an area rife with gang violence and terrorism against the current government—stands in its place. Here, Shoutarou Kaneda leads "the Capsules," a group of misfits known for riding large, custom motorcycles and being in constant conflict with their rivals "the Clowns." During one of these battles, Shoutarou's best friend Tetsuo Shima is caught up in an accident w
Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Finished airing
- Episodes
- 1
- First aired
- 1988-07-16
- Age rating
- R
- Community score
- 8.1 out of 10
Genres: Science Fiction, Post Apocalypse, Action, Cyberpunk, Horror, Military, Super Power, Adventure
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Quick answers about Akira
Is Akira a movie or a TV series?
Akira is a movie.
Is Akira still airing?
No. Akira has finished airing.
When did Akira first air?
Akira first aired on July 16, 1988.
What genre is Akira?
Akira is Science Fiction, Post Apocalypse, Action, Cyberpunk, and Horror anime.
What is Akira about?
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III.
How is Akira rated?
Akira has a community score of 8.1 out of 10 on Kitsu, with an age rating of R.
What anime is similar to Akira?
Anime similar to Akira include Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Attack on Titan: Chronicle, Dragon Ball Z Movie 04: Lord Slug, Vampire Hunter D, and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
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