1988 · 124 min · R

Akira

Name: Akira
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1988
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo · Animation, Science Fiction, Action

Akira (1988) is a Animation film, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo set during the near future. It runs 124 minutes and is rated R.

A dystopian and psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, identity, and friendship run throughout.

Composer

Shoji Yamashiro

Cinematography

Katsuji Misawa

Cast

Mitsuo IwataNozomu SasakiMami KoyamaTaro IshidaMizuho SuzukiTessyo GendaKoichi KitamuraYuriko Fuchizaki

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise

Dystopian Psychological Horror

Themes

Power & Corruption Identity Friendship

Tone

BleakTenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleAntihero

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Akira

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Premise & themes

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