Synopsis

Welcome to Neo-Tokyo, a city rebuilt after the devastation caused by a mysterious explosion that started World War III. Tetsuo and Kaneda, two street-smart teens, have their lives turned upside down when Tetsuo starts developing strange, supernatural powers. This makes him a target for a secret organization determined to prevent another disaster like the one that destroyed Tokyo. They’re afraid of a terrifying, monster-like power called Akira. (Info from Kodansha USA)