Akira tells the story of Shotaro Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang in post-World War III Neo-Tokyo, and his attempts to rescue his best friend, Tetsuo Shima, who develops psychic abilities and ...

And like Akira, Tetsuo ultimately loses himself to the technological revolution, using inorganic material to create a new, devastating body that ultimately grows to terrifying sizes in the film ...

An artist's rendition of the galaxies Akira (right) and Tetsuo (left) in action. Akira's gravity pulls Tetsuo's gas into its central supermassive black hole, fueling winds that have the power to ...

After 20 years, a dozen creatives attached and millions spent on development, Warners is moving on from the seminal property.

Choices, Choices. Before we dive into the music, it’s essential to understand the basics of Akira.The story is set in 2019 Neo-Tokyo, 31 years after a powerful explosion decimates the city.

This is an artist's rendition of the galaxies Akira (right) and Tetsuo (left) in action. Akira's gravity pulls Tetsuo's gas into its central supermassive black hole, fueling winds that have the ...

Akira eventually consumes Tetsuo and drains him of his powers, destroying half of neo-Toyko in the process. If you see the anime film in full, you’ll see why Edmond Cheung chose those names.