Akira is a classic Japanese animated film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the story revolves around a biker gang member named Kaneda who becomes involved in a government conspiracy and encounters a mysterious psychic child named Akira. Akira is renowned for its groundbreaking animation, complex narrative, and thought-provoking themes. It is considered a landmark in Japanese animation and has had a significant impact on the cyberpunk genre.