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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• Akira

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