Akira

Set against the backdrop of a rebuilt Neo-Tokyo in 2019, the series explores themes of power, consequence, and societal unrest. The narrative centers on Shoutarou Kaneda, leader of the motorcycle gang "the Capsules," whose world is irrevocably altered by a chance encounter with his childhood friend Tetsuo Shima. Tetsuo's latent psychic abilities begin to manifest after an incident involving a newly escaped esper, drawing the attention of a powerful government agency determined to contain him. As Tetsuo’s powers grow, the fragile peace of Neo-Tokyo is threatened, pitting the Capsules against escalating governmental control and the unpredictable nature of Tetsuo's evolving abilities. The story examines the psychological toll of extraordinary power in a world grappling with its past trauma, all while highlighting the bonds of friendship amidst growing conflict.