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Akira (1988)

Bias Rating
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Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
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Overview

A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive

Overview

A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
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Prime Video logoPrime Video
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Center

Primary

Akira critiques various forms of unchecked power—governmental, scientific, and individual—leading to societal collapse and destruction, without explicitly endorsing or condemning a specific political ideology. Its focus on the cyclical nature of power and humanity's inherent flaws positions it as a neutral critique of ideological extremes.

Akira, a Japanese animated film set in Neo-Tokyo, naturally features a cast consistent with its cultural context, thus not engaging in race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative critiques themes of power, corruption, and societal control, rather than focusing on traditional identities in a DEI-specific manner.

Secondary

The film incorporates Buddhist aesthetics and monastic practices into Lady Miyako's cult, which is portrayed as a source of spiritual wisdom and a genuine attempt to understand and control destructive psychic powers. Miyako herself embodies a compassionate, self-sacrificing spiritual leader.

Akira does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cyberpunk action, psychic powers, and societal commentary, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "Akira" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate within the narrative.

The film features female characters like Kei and Chiyoko who participate in action sequences, primarily using firearms or, in Kei's case, psychic abilities. However, there are no scenes depicting a female character achieving victory over male opponents through direct, non-superpowered physical combat or melee weapon skills.

The 1988 film "Akira" is an adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga. All major characters, including Kaneda, Tetsuo, and Kei, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical depiction.

The 1988 animated film "Akira" is a direct adaptation of the Japanese manga by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. All major characters, originally depicted as Japanese in the source material, are portrayed as Japanese in the film. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
8.0
The Movie Database logo
7.9

Critic Ratings

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9.1
Metacritic logo
6.8

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