About
Akira, the crown jewel of anime and science fiction, returns to theaters with remastered 4K visuals and remixed audio. In the future, Shotaro Kaneda and his motorcycle gang tear through Neo Tokyo, a city divided by growing tensions. But when caught in an accident, Kaneda’s friend Tetsuo Shima discovers a secret government project and receives psychic abilities beyond his control.
Runtime
124 minutes
Rating
Rated R
Copyright
Based on the graphic novel “Akira” by Katsuhiro Otomo. First published by “Young Magazine”, Kodansha Ltd.
©1988 MASH・ROOM/ AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.
Languages
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
Check your local theater for showtimes. Showings vary by theater.
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Cast
Kaneda
Mitsu Iwata
Tetsuo
Nozomu Sasaki
Kei
Mami Koyama
Colonel
Taro Ishida
Ryu
Tessyo Genda
Doctor
Mizuho Suzuki
Takashi No. 26)
Tatsuhiko Nakamura
Kiyoko (No. 25)
Fukue Ito
Masaru (No. 27)
Kazuhiro Kando
Crew
Written & Directed By
Katsuhiro Otomo
Screenplay
Katsuhiro Otomo &
Izo Hashimoto
Character Designs
Katsuhiro Otomo
Chief Animator
Takashi Nakamura
Composer & Conductor
Shoji Yamashiro
Music
Geinoh Yamashirogumi (Victor)
Animation Production
Tokyo Movie Shinsha (now TMS Entertainment)
Production
Akira Committee