Akira is a Japanese animated cyberpunk film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows the story of Kaneda, a biker gang leader, and Tetsuo, a young man with psychic powers. As Tetsuo's powers grow out of control, Kaneda must confront his friend and prevent the destruction of Neo-Tokyo. Akira is considered a landmark in Japanese animation and has had a significant influence on the genre.
