Join Josiah, Paul, and Tyler as they examine what is perhaps the most influential anime film of all time, Akira. Listen to the episode to learn which pet Josiah named after this monumental film.
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Synopsis:
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by two teenagers and a group of psychics.
Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Produced by Shunzo Kato & Ryôhei Suzuki
Based on the manga by Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Screenplay by Katsuhiro Ôtomo & Izô Hashimoto
Music by Shôji Yamashiro
Cinematography by Katsuji Misawa
Edited by Martin Hunter
Released July 16, 1988 (Japan) January 1, 1990 (US)
Budget $10 million