Name: Akira Official Video
Uploaded: 2026-02-02T08:23:33.106Z
Duration: 5 min
Description: Akira is a groundbreaking cyberpunk manga and anime that revolutionized the medium with its stunning visuals and complex narrative.

Akira is the legendary esper whose immense psychic powers caused the destruction of Tokyo in 1988. Though physically a child, his consciousness exists as pure psychic energy of unimaginable power.

Akira

The charismatic leader of the Capsule motorcycle gang. A fearless and loyal friend who becomes determined to save Tetsuo from his destructive psychic powers.

Kaneda Shoutarou

A member of the resistance movement fighting against the government. She becomes involved with Kaneda and plays a crucial role in the battle against Tetsuo's destructive powers.

Colonel Shikishima is a high-ranking military officer in the government forces. A pragmatic and experienced leader who understands the true dangers of psychic powers and works to contain the Akira project.

Shikishima

Kaneda's childhood friend who develops devastating psychic powers after a motorcycle accident. His transformation from insecure teenager to destructive force drives the main conflict of the story.

Shima Tetsuo

Akira is a groundbreaking cyberpunk manga and anime that revolutionized the medium with its stunning visuals and complex narrative.

Community meetup for fans to discuss themes, share artwork, and celebrate Akira's legacy with informal talks and screenings.

Akira Fan Meetup Tokyo

Festival programming that spotlights Akira within broader cyberpunk cinema, featuring guest panels and historical context.

Cyberpunk Film Festival: Akira Edition

Academic‑style talks exploring Akira's influence on animation, sound design, and urban science‑fiction aesthetics.

Akira & Cyberpunk Symposium

Japan’s largest FIAPF‑accredited film festival held across Hibiya–Yurakucho–Marunouchi–Ginza.

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)

Experience Akira in stunning 4K at select cinemas and film archives.

Akira 4K Restoration Screenings

See iconic bike displays and production materials in museum programs and events.

Kaneda’s Bike Exhibit

A curated gallery of official Akira posters and key art with notes on print history and design choices.

Visit Official Poster Gallery

Limited‑run art prints inspired by Akira's visual language, offered during special event windows.

Limited Print Art Sale

Community‑organized showcase of Akira collectibles with safe swap tables and display tips for preservation.

Collector’s Showcase & Swap

World’s largest anime store certified by Guinness; nine floors and two basements of anime goods, theater and café.

animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store

Second‑hand manga, doujinshi and anime collectibles in central Shibuya.

Mandarake Shibuya (Shibuya BEAM B2F)

Guided night tour inspired by Akira's Neo‑Tokyo, highlighting urban architecture, neon districts, and the film's iconic motorcycle culture.

Neo‑Tokyo Night Ride Tour

Museum showcase dedicated to Akira's historical significance, featuring restored footage, sound design demos, and cultural context exhibits.

Akira Film Museum Showcase

Iconic scramble crossing outside Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Exit; a quintessential Akira‑like urban scene.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Foremost national museum of modern Japanese art near Imperial Palace; occasional design/film culture exhibits.

National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT)

Free, hands‑on museum about Japanese animation history with workshops and screenings.

Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation Museum

Major exhibition complex with futuristic architecture evoking Neo‑Tokyo scale; popular filming/industry venue.

Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)

Immersive VR experience that recreates key locations and moods from Akira's Neo‑Tokyo with dynamic soundscapes and interactive sequences.

Neo‑Tokyo VR Experience

City‑wide AR scavenger hunt that overlays Akira‑inspired street art and lore, encouraging exploration and creative photo sharing.

AR Street Art Hunt

A screening format with dynamic lighting and sound cues paired to Akira's pivotal scenes, plus a post‑show discussion on production techniques.

Interactive Live Cinema

The landmark film is restored in 4K with HDR and re-released worldwide across select regions.

Akira Receives 4K Restoration and Blu-ray Release

Curated screenings and panels explore Akira’s impact on cyberpunk and animation.

Academy Museum Hosts Cyberpunk Film Series Featuring Akira

Distinctive clothing and personal gear from Akira

Protective goggles worn by Kaneda during high-speed motorcycle rides; clear visor with minimalist frame seen in opening chase.

Kaneda's Riding Goggles

Iconic red leather jacket worn by Shotaro Kaneda. Symbol of the Capsule gang and Neo-Tokyo youth culture.

Kaneda's Red Jacket

Standard military uniform worn by government forces in Neo-Tokyo.

Military Uniform

Practical clothing and gear worn by resistance fighters, designed for mobility and concealment.

Resistance Gear

White laboratory coat worn by scientists and researchers studying psychic phenomena.

Laboratory Coat

Iconic Clothing & Gear

Advanced technology and equipment used in Akira's world

Glass ampoule containing experimental compounds administered to subjects in the Akira project; used during hospital sequences.

Experimental Serum Ampoule

Scientific instrument used to measure and monitor psychic energy levels in espers.

Psychic Measurement Device

Advanced cryogenic preservation system used to contain and study powerful espers.

Cryogenic Capsule

Advanced headset that allows researchers to monitor and interact with esper brain activity.

Neural Interface Headset

Specialized field generator used to contain and control psychic energy outbursts.

Energy Containment Field

Scientific & Medical Equipment

Unique and powerful items from the world of Akira

The concentrated psychic essence of Akira, containing immense power that can reshape reality itself.

Akira's Essence

Special identification tag used to mark and track individuals with psychic abilities.

Esper Identification Tag

Experimental device designed to enhance and focus psychic abilities, though with dangerous side effects.

Psychic Amplifier

Detailed map of Neo-Tokyo showing the complex urban landscape and important locations.

Neo-Tokyo Map

Special Items & Artifacts

Motorcycles, military vehicles, and futuristic transportation in Neo-Tokyo

Iconic red motorcycle belonging to Shotaro Kaneda. High-performance bike with distinctive design and superior speed.

Kaneda's Motorcycle

Advanced hovering tank used by government forces. Equipped with heavy armor and powerful weapons.

Military Hover Tank

Modified truck used by resistance fighters for transportation and mobile operations.

Resistance Truck

Military helicopter used for surveillance, transport, and combat operations in Neo-Tokyo.

Government Helicopter

Vehicles & Transportation

Psychic abilities, military hardware, and iconic devices from Akira

Strategic orbital beam weapon used by the government to strike Tetsuo from space; leaves a massive scar across Neo-Tokyo.

SOL Orbital Laser

Devastating psychic energy attack capable of destroying entire city blocks. Used by powerful espers like Akira and Tetsuo.

Psychic Energy Blast

Standard issue military rifle used by government forces and resistance fighters in Neo-Tokyo.

Military Assault Rifle

Handheld energy weapon used by Kaneda during the final act; requires backpack power supply and emits a focused beam capable of cutting through debris.

Portable Laser Rifle

Psychic defensive ability that creates invisible barriers to deflect attacks and projectiles.

Telekinetic Barrier

Weapons & Armaments

Akira manga starts serialization in Young Magazine

Groundbreaking animated film premieres in Japan

Original manga series concludes after 8 years

Groundbreaking animated film adaptation directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, considered a masterpiece of anime cinema.

Upcoming live-action adaptation in development by Warner Bros, with various directors attached over the years.

Akira (Live Action)

Akira Manga

Landmark cyberpunk anime directed by Katsuhiro Otomo; renowned for its pioneering animation, Neo-Tokyo world-building, and Geinoh Yamashirogumi's choral score.

Akira (1988 Film)

4K remaster and re-release highlighting Otomo's visual detail and Geinoh Yamashirogumi's score

Akira (4K Restoration)

Akira Works

The original manga series by Katsuhiro Otomo, set in post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo featuring psychic powers and political intrigue.

Various video game adaptations across different platforms, including arcade and console games.

Akira Video Games

Akira film receives 4K restoration and re-release

Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk serial set in Neo-Tokyo

Akira (Manga)

Groundbreaking animation that brought cinematic cyberpunk to a global audience

Remastered HDR presentation with pristine detail and color

Pilgrimage Tours

Anime Districts

IP Navigation

Akira (4K Restoration)

Akira (1988 Film)

Akira (Manga)