Akira's 4K IMAX Return: Don't Miss Neo-Tokyo!

Katsuhiro Otomo's influential 1988 cyberpunk anime, "Akira," is set to return to theaters on September 4. This special cinematic event will present the film in a remarkable 4K resolution and IMAX format, offering audiences an unprecedented viewing experience. The narrative plunges viewers into the chaotic world of Neo-Tokyo in 2019, where biker gang leader Kaneda witnesses his friend Tetsuo's accidental exposure to a mysterious phenomenon.

This exposure awakens dangerous psychic abilities in Tetsuo, leading him down a path of madness and destruction. The military intervenes, attempting to control Tetsuo's burgeoning power within a research facility. Meanwhile, Kaneda embarks on a mission to rescue his friend, only to confront the terrifying extent of Tetsuo's transformation and the ensuing chaos that threatens the city. The screenings will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub.