This groundbreaking anime cyberpunk saga is set in the post-WWIII metropolis of Neo-Tokyo. The labyrinthine plot revolves around a secret government project, an underground resistance group, motorcycle-riding punks, psychic assassins, and the mysterious "Akira." Katsuhiro Otomo directed the violent, senses-shattering tale, based on his manga creation. Special edition includes the 1988 and 2001 English-dubbed soundtracks. 129 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: Japanese Dolby TrueHD stereo, English Dolby TrueHD 5.1; Subtitles: English; featurettes; interview; storyboards; theatrical trailers; TV spots; more. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. Two-disc set.