Akira
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
Release Year
1988
Runtime
124 min
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Story Snapshot
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
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Akira is a intense pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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