Trying to bring what is widely regarded as one of the greatest animes ever made into the real world is no easy task, so much ...

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 ...

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 ...

In “Akira,” an event akin to the Big Bang consumes Tokyo, leading to World War III. Years later, in 2019, the streets of what’s known as Neo Tokyo are rife with violent protests and ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Akira demands to be seen on the big screen. Harry Knowles, founder of Ain’t It Cool News, remembers, “College theatres got hold of that film and just played it over and over and over.