Akira is a landmark Japanese animated cyberpunk action film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, based on his manga of the same name. Set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic "Neo-Tokyo" in 2019, the story follows Shōtarō Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang, whose childhood friend, Tetsuo Shima, acquires incredible telekinetic abilities after a motorcycle accident. As Tetsuo's powers grow dangerously unstable and corrupt him, Kaneda must team up with a resistance group to stop him from unleashing a catastrophe. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking animation, complex themes, and its crucial role in popularizing anime in the Western world.
Interesting Tidbit: To achieve the film's stunningly fluid and detailed animation, the dialogue was recorded before the animation process began—a highly unusual practice for anime at the time, which typically animates first and records dialogue later. This pre-scoring technique allowed the animators to perfectly match the characters' lip movements to the actors' performances, creating a level of realism and detail that was virtually unprecedented and contributed significantly to the film's immersive quality.
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