Episode 88: Akira (1988)

This week at The Film Club we're talking about one of the most influential anime films of all time by Director Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira. The film tells the story of a dystopian Neo-Tokyo that is built after world war three destroys Tokyo. Best Friends Kaneda and Tetsuo are trying to survive this world of chaos and destruction when Tetsuo is involved in a motorcycle accident caused by a psychic child. Tetsuo is taken to a secret government facility after the accident and the doctors begin to conduct experiments on him. Tetsuo escapes but soon after begins to feel the effects of the experiments, Kaneda tries to help his best friend but Tetsuo doesn't want to be saved. Tetsuo begins to gain more power and is essentially turning into a super villain. Kaneda starts working with a spy to help find Tetsuo and how the psychic children are involved in all of this. A show down happens between Kaneda and Tetsuo but who will win? Will Kaneda be able to save Tetsuo? Or is Tetsuo gone for good? Join us as we dive into the world of Akira.