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In 1988, the landmark Anime film Akira, by director Katsuhiro Otomo, defined the cutting edge of Anime around the world. By today's standards, Akira remains a landmark achievement in cel animation and retains the explosive impact of its highly detailed animation and its intensely violent saga of power and corruption. .. Read more

Starring Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tesshô Genda
Director Katsuhiro Otomo
Genres Animated, Anime, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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    • Akira Collection
      In 1988, the landmark Anime film Akira, by director Katsuhiro Otomo, defined the cutting edge of Anime around the world. By today's standards, Akira remains a landmark achievement in cel animation and retains the explosive impact of its highly detailed animation and its intensely violent saga of ...