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Akira
Synopsis: In Japan in 2019, Neo-Tokyo is a chaotic labyrinth of crime and corruption, where gangs fight for control of the streets amid oppressive government surveillance. In this turbulent scenario, Shoutarou Kaneda, a young rebel leader, and his friend Tetsuo Shima face unexpected challenges when Tetsuo, after an accident with a being endowed with psychic abilities, begins to manifest extraordinary powers. As the struggle for control of these new powers intensifies, dark secrets from the past resurface, linking Tetsuo to a government experiment that could destroy not only their lives but the city itself. The quest for power and freedom intertwines in a plot of frenetic action and a reflection on the limits of humanity.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Akira
- Anime Name in Japanese: AKIRA（アキラ）
- Anime Name in English: Akira
- Other names: Indisponível
Production information
- Producers: Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kodansha, TOHO, Streamline Pictures
- Licensors:
- Studios: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 16-jul.-88
- Genres: Ação, Aventura, Terror, Ficção Científica, Sobrenatural, Gore, Militar, Seinen
- Subjects: Gore, Military
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.16
- Popularity: 209
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Akira" is a Japanese animated film released in 1988, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is also the author of the manga on which the film is based.
- The manga "Akira" was first published in 1982 in Young Magazine and was completed in 1990, spanning 6 volumes.
- The production of the film was one of the most expensive at the time for a Japanese animation, with an estimated budget of 700 million yen.
- "Akira" is often credited with helping to popularize Japanese animation (anime) outside of Japan, especially in the United States.
- The fictional city of Neo-Tokyo, where the story takes place, is a post-apocalyptic metropolis built after the destruction of original Tokyo.
- The film is known for its visual detailing and highly fluid animation scenes that were revolutionary for the time.
- The soundtrack of "Akira" was composed by Shōji Yamashiro and performed by the musical collective Geinoh Yamashirogumi, using unique musical techniques such as traditional Japanese singing and Indonesian percussion instruments.
- "Akira" addresses complex and mature themes such as power, technology, corruption, and social and political transformation.
Main Characters
- Kaneda Shoutarou: Leader of a motorcycle gang and friend of Tetsuo.
- Shima Tetsuo: Troubled member of Kaneda's gang who gains psychic powers.
- Kei: Member of a revolutionary group, has a connection to psychic powers.
- Shikishima: Colonel of the army in charge of investigating Akira's power.
- Akira: Child with extreme psychic power who caused a large explosion in the past.
- Kai: Member of Kaneda's gang.
- Yamagata: Close friend of Kaneda and member of the gang.
- Kaori: Girl associated with Tetsuo, takes care of him.
- Kiyoko: One of the three "experiments", has psychic abilities.
- Miyako: Spiritual leader with visions about the future.
Summary and events
- In 1988, an explosion caused by a boy with psychic powers destroys Tokyo, initiating World War III; the boy is captured by the government.
- In 2019, the city is rebuilt and called Neo-Tokyo, marked by gang violence and terrorism against the government.
- Shoutarou Kaneda leads the gang "the Capsules", notorious for their confrontations with the rival "the Clowns".
- During a gang battle, Tetsuo Shima, Kaneda's friend, gets involved in an accident with an esper escaping from a government institution.
- Tetsuo begins to develop psychic abilities after the accident, awakening the interest of the government that fears a new disaster.
- The government tries to confine Tetsuo to prevent his abilities from causing another catastrophe in the city.
What happens in the end?
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The work "Akira" by Katsuhiro Otomo, both in the manga and in the anime, ends with an open and meaningful conclusion. After the intense battle and destruction in Neo-Tokyo, Tetsuo, with his uncontrolled psychic powers, transforms into a colossal entity in search of redemption and understanding. Kaneda, the protagonist, tries to save his friend while confronting the essence of power and friendship. In the climax, Tetsuo transcends reality, guided by the mysterious Akira, transporting himself to a new dimension. Neo-Tokyo is in ruins, but the final scene suggests a rebirth. Kaneda and the survivors see an uncertain future, symbolizing hope and renewal, echoing the human capacity to start over.
Meaning of Akira
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AKIRA（アキラ）
- アキラ - Brilliant, illustrious, or a being that brings light
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