In the year 1988, a massive explosion destroys Tokyo, triggering World War III. Thirty-one years later, in 2019, Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of the old city but is still plagued by political unrest and social unrest.
Tetsuo, a member of a biker gang, is involved in a motorcycle accident that unleashes powerful psychic abilities he never knew he had. Discovered by the government's secret military project, Tetsuo becomes the focus of an experiment aimed at harnessing his newfound powers.
However, the experiment goes horribly wrong, and Tetsuo goes on a rampage through Neo-Tokyo, destroying everything and anyone in his path. The only ones who can stop him are Kaneda, Tetsuo's childhood friend, and a group of rebel psychics who have been hiding from the government.
As Kaneda and the psychics race to stop Tetsuo, they become entangled in a larger conspiracy involving the true purpose of the government's secret project, the mysterious force known as Akira, and the fate of the entire world.
With stunning animation, a pulsating soundtrack, and a complex narrative that explores themes of power, corruption, and the human condition, Akira is a landmark anime film that has influenced countless filmmakers and artists across the world.