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‘Akira’ 4K Restoration Hits Theaters — Experience Neo-Tokyo in IMAX September 4

Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026

Synopsis: July, 1988 — World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo, as the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups.

One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy — the product of human experimentation — and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears on the scene to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility.

Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness…

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Written by Katsuhiro Otomo and Izo Hashimoto.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

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Classic anime ‘AKIRA’ heads to Blu-ray

Bandai Visual Entertainment announced today that the anime classic AKIRA will be released on Blu-ray in Japan on February 20, 2009 and in the Unites States four days later on February 24.

The Blu-ray release includes the new high-def transfer made from the original film print. Both Japanese and Enligh language tracks are available along with subtitles. Marking an industry first, the Japanese 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack will consist of a 192kHz 24-bit audio stream.

Lastly, bonus features include a TV commercial, two teasers, two trailers, storyboards and a 20 page booklet.

Via Blu-ray

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