Akira
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Akira

In Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 animated film Akira, Neo-Tokyo faces chaos after biker gang member Tetsuo Shima acquires destructive telekinetic powers following a motorcycle collision with a child esper. His escalating abilities draw attention from the military, his friend Shōtarō Kaneda, and a group of espers who confront the emerging threat.

Released
1988
Runtime
124 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$49M
Status
Released
Daily update · June 26, 2026

Akira ranks #1,195 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 1.3. It peaked at #3,671 of all time (May 14 - Jun 12, 2026). It ranks #5,685 over the past 365 days.

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