# Akira (1988)

> A rebellious biker races through a hyper-detailed Neo-Tokyo as his friend's awakening psychic power threatens to recreate the city's apocalyptic past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/117

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
- Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
- Cast: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki, Tessyo Genda, Koichi Kitamura, Yuriko Fuchizaki
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094625/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: kinetic, bleak, surreal, late night viewing, anime marathon

## Synopsis

In a dystopian future, a biker gang must confront a terrifying force that could destroy their city once again.

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