One of the most influential and beloved anime feature films, Akira, is returning to the big screen this week at Vue.
Originally released in 1988 from the game-changing mind of director Katsuhiro Otomo, this cyberpunk classic helped put Japanese animation on the global map and returns to Vue from Friday 17 April.
Set following the fallout of a third World War, Akira follows a group of rogue delinquents in Neo-Tokyo, led by motorbike toting Kaneda and his friend Tetsuo. Following a run in with a strange boy, Tetsuo is taken by the military to an experimental research facility, leading Kaneda on a daring rescue mission to save his friend. However, a series of tests awaken dangerous powers in Tetsuo that could put the entirety of Tokyo at risk.
With an impressive level of detail and a gripping, dark storyline, Akira has become a landmark, must-see animation for both anime fans and film lovers alike.
Rob Lea, Head of Screen Content at Vue UK & Ireland, said: “We’re always excited to showcase groundbreaking and iconic releases at Vue and, with anime more popular than ever, we’re thrilled to bring back Akira – a film that originally brought anime into the mainstream.
“Whether you’ve visited Neo-Tokyo many times before, or have yet to experience this iconic anime, we welcome you to enjoy Akira as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen.”
To find out more, visit www.myvue.com.
