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Akira set for 25th Anniversary theatrical screening
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Surely a must for all UK fans of classic Asian cinema? Deservedly acclaimed as one of the greatest anime features of all time, Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira is the movie that single-handedly started the anime revolution outside of Japan, and it’s getting a UK theatrical release to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Unlike a lot of special screenings there are tons of cities included for the event - which is on July 13th -and you can check out where to see it here. Synopsis: Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corruption and only maintains a token control over the powerful military that prevents total chaos and hides the secrets of the past. Childhood friends Tetsuo and Kaneda plunge into Neo-Tokyo's darkest secret when their motorcycle gang encounters a military »
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