Akira (4K Restoration) (ENG SUBS)

In 1988, Tokyo fell victim to a massive explosive attack that marked the beginning of World War III. Thirty-one years later, criminal motorcycle gangs race through the ruins of what was once a bustling metropolis. During a battle with a rival motorcycle gang, the young Tetsuo crashes, prompting his best friend Kaneda to come to his rescue. As a result of the bizarre accident, he gains telekinetic superpowers. With his new powers, he is the one chosen to uncover the truth behind the mysterious explosions. Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s Akira is the quintessential cyberpunk anime classic that took the world by storm after its 1988 release. It’s impressive how a film with such profound layers can still be so entertaining and nerve-wracking. Ôtomo based the film on his own comic book, which he managed to translate into timeless images that follow one another at a rapid pace. For this reason, it’s more than fitting that the film, nearly forty years after its release, has been restored in 4K. Relive this animated spectacle on the big screen now!