Akira Movie

Akira premiered in Japan on 16 July 1988 by Toho, and was released the following year in the United States by pioneering animation distributor Streamline Pictures. It garnered an international cult following following its theatrical release, and eventually grossed over $80 million worldwide through its theatrical and VHS releases.[7] It is widely considered by many critics to be one of the greatest animated and science fiction films of all time, as well as a landmark in Japanese animation.[8][9][10][11][12] The film had a significant impact on popular culture worldwide, paving the way for the growth of anime and Japanese popular culture in the Western world as well as influencing numerous works in animation, comics, film, music, television and video games.