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"Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose close friend Tetsuo gets involved in a government secret project known as Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader. The confrontation sparks off Tetsuo's supernatural power leading to bloody death, a coup attempt and the final battle in Tokyo Olympiad where Akira's secrets were buried 30 years ago." from IMDb.com.

Director Kazuhiro Otomo’s animated film about psychic bikers in a dystopian future Neo-Tokyo has the rare combination of being a critical success and a cult classic.The Center for East Asian Studies hosts a screening of this seminal film with an introduction by Frank Chance, Associate Director of the Center for East Asian Studies.  This is a great opportunity to see a modern masterpiece. Free popcorn will be provided!

* in conjunction with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and the 2012 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival