Synopsis
A new anime adaptation for Otomo's highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic cyberpunk manga series Akira.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 17+
strong
ViolenceGraphic depiction of mutation, dismemberment, and mass destruction; body horror is central to the climax.
strong
goreDetailed animation of organic tissue expanding, tearing, and consuming characters; extremely visceral.
strong
Disturbing themesThemes of government experimentation on children, loss of bodily autonomy, and apocalyptic societal collapse.
moderate
Sexual contentBrief nudity in a non-sexual but graphic context (transformation scenes), plus one implied sexual assault in the manga source.
A new adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal cyberpunk manga about a biker gang leader who gains devastating psychic powers in post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo. The work is defined by extreme body horror, graphic violence, and bleak philosophical themes — absolutely not for children or sensitive teens.
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FAQ
Akira (Shin Anime) is currently not yet aired.
Akira (Shin Anime) was produced by Sunrise.
Akira (Shin Anime) aired Not available.
Akira (Shin Anime) is based on a Manga.
A new adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal cyberpunk manga about a biker gang leader who gains devastating psychic powers in post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo. The work is defined by extreme body horror, graphic violence, and bleak philosophical themes — absolutely not for children or sensitive teens.