Akira
Japan
1988
124 Min
Color
1.85:1
Japanese
Synopsis
Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose close friend Tetsuo gets involved in a government secret project known as Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader. The confrontation sparks off Tetsuo’s supernatural power leading to bloody death, a coup attempt and the final battle in Tokyo Olympiad where Akira’s secrets were buried 30 years ago. —IMDb
Director
Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Born in Miyagi, Japan, Katsuhiro Otomo grew up with a passion for American and European comics, and for watching American movies. In 1973 he moved to Tokyo to become a comic book artist, making his debut with “A Gun Report,” published in Action magazine. He continued to write for Action, with a regular comic strip and a series of short stories.
A 1977 trip to New York City inspired Otomo to create “Nippon Sayonara,” about a Japanese martial arts professor living in Manhattan. In 1979, Otomo made his first foray into science fiction with the serial “Fireball.” This was followed by another series, “Domu,” which became his first mainstream success.
Otomo eventually turned his sights to film, directing and writing the screenplay for Give Me a Gun Give Me Freedom (1982). He enjoyed much success with Akira (1988), winning a Silver Scream Award at the 1992 Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival for the film which was based on his highly popular comic series of the same name. For Memories… read more
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PreachBuddyQ
29Apr12
Visuals are obviously great, but the rest seems weak. Either that, or I just don’t get it.
Seth Farmer
23Apr12
When Kaneda catches Tetsuo's soul orb thingies in his hands at the end, and they dissolve... gets me every time. ;__;
Nafisbelmont
31Mar12
one of the best post apocalyptic movies ever. in my opinion katsuhiro otomo pointed out wabi sabi strongly in akira. totally a 5 out of 5
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UK. "Cutter's Way" and More
By David Hudson on June 24, 2011
It's a good weekend for moviegoing in the UK, starting with the pleasantly surprising revival of Ivan Passer's Cutter's Way (1981). "Much as
New Director, Reduced Budget For 'Re-envisioned' AKIRA
By Twitchfilm.com on December 17, 2011
Ruari Robinson walked away. Albert Hughes walked away. But now Jaume Collet-Serra will try to do what neither of them were ultimately willing to: Bring a US adaptation of Akira to the big screen for Warner
It's Official: AKIRA Gets The Green Light
By Twitchfilm.com on October 20, 2011
After years of trying Warner Brothers have apparently found a combination of script, budget and director that they like and have given the greenlight to their feature version of Akira.Originally beginning
Albert Hughes Walks From AKIRA
By Twitchfilm.com on May 26, 2011
Classified ad now being drafted at Warner Brothers:Wanted: Technically proficient director with no sense of history or culture. Must love motorcyles and explosions and be available to start work immediately
Bad Idea Of The Day? Keanu Reeves Up For AKIRA?
By Twitchfilm.com on May 7, 2011
If Keanu Reeves were still the age he was in the photo to the left then reports that he is currently in talks to take the role of Kaneda in the Albert Hughes directed remake of Akira might actually……
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The Evolution on the Purpose of Animation
By Andhika Eka Buana on July 26, 2010
It’s hard to imagine that one of the bleakest sci-fi ever made came in the form of…CARTOON. But it is the case with this Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece, AKIRA. Even more remarkable is, the film released… read review
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By Kyle Copeland on September 10, 2009
iI still get goosebumps every time I watch it. I can still remember the first time I ever saw this, I was probably a little too young, and it scarred the living shit out of me. I’ve seen it probably… read review
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By Christopher Smith on June 13, 2009
I’m not a fan of anime, but this is an extraordinary film. The chases and shoot-outs rival anything in any live-action action film, the ideas are on par with the best science-fiction films – and many… read review
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