Akira

In Neo-Tokyo, a motorcycle gang becomes entangled in a government conspiracy involving psychic children and a young man's destructive rise to power.

CHARACTERS

Shoutarou Kaneda

Kaneda: a brash, motorcycle-riding gang leader, fiercely loyal to his friend Tetsuo, and involved with anti-government rebels.

Portrayed by Iwata Mitsuo

Tetsuo Shima

Inferiority-complexed biker Tetsuo, after discovering psychic powers, becomes Kaneda's rival, craving power and dominance.

Portrayed by Sasaki Nozomu

Kei

Kei, a strong-willed resistance fighter, aids Kaneda, discovers psychic abilities, and is crucial to the plot.

Portrayed by Koyama Mami

Shikishima

Ambitious military officer, Shikishima seeks to control Tetsuo's powers, overthrowing Neo-Tokyo's corrupt government.

Portrayed by Ishida Tarou

DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Season

Summer 1988

Start Date

1988-07-16

End Date

1988-07-16

Episodes

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