This 1988 Japanese anime film broke the bank with its high production budget, but it is still remembered for its masterful artwork and deep themes about adolescence and post-war dystopia.
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Additional Resources:
- Akira: The Story Behind The Film
- ‘Akira’: Looking back at the future
- Akira: The Tortured History of the Unmade Live-Action Adaptation
- 30 Years of Akira: The Triumph and Legacy of a Legendary Film
- ‘Akira’ Is Frequently Cited as Influential. Why Is That?
- How 'Akira' Has Influenced All Your Favourite TV, Film and Music