Akira
Barcode: 58954703
Call Number: V-JPN 055
Material Type: Video -DVD
Time: 124 min.
System Requirements: Region 1
DVD Region: region 1
Language: Japanese
Creator: Directed by Kasuhiro Otomo
Description: Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose close friend Tetsuo gets involved in a government secret project known as Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader. The confrontation sparks off Tetsuo's supernatural power leading to bloody death, a coup attempt and the final battle in Tokyo Olympiad where Akira's secrets were buried 30 years ago.
Collection: Language Resource Center