What Akira Warned Us About Power, Corruption, and Collapse

In this week's episode, we venture into Neo-Tokyo, a cyberpunk city reborn from the ashes of near annihilation. On the surface, it appears to be a prosperous metropolis, but beneath the bright lights lies a morally corrupt society. Not only was this 1988 film a groundbreaking moment for animation, but its complex storytelling and themes have also served as inspirations for many beloved entertainment genres.

 

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