31 years after an atomic bomb is dropped on Tokyo, a bike gang emerges in the newly built city to battle the corrupt government and its experiments.

This classic Japanese post-apocalyptic anime redefined the cyberpunk genre and aesthetics. A landmark piece of 80s pop culture, it paved the way for Japanese animation’s rapid impact across global entertainment. Comparable to the influence of Blade Runner on the science-fiction genre, Akira has inspired generations of artists, animators and filmmakers to continue its hyper-stylised, politically nuanced vision.

Don’t miss this gorgeously animated film on the big screen, featuring several of the most iconic scenes and shots in world cinema. It’s ranked by The Daily Telegraph as the fifth greatest action film ever made, and included amongst Letterboxd’s top 250 films of all time.