Akira Explodes onto the Biggest Screens on IMAX for the First Time Across Australia and New Zealand
MELBOURNE, AU – Sugoi Co is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the iconic anime film AKIRA, in its stunning 4K restored print, for distribution across Australia and New Zealand. This acquisition marks a significant addition to Sugoi Co's portfolio of celebrated cinematic works and promises to bring the landmark film to a new generation of viewers and devoted fans alike. AKIRA will also be coming to home video, digital platforms and cinemas.
To celebrate this acquisition and honor AKIRA's enduring legacy, Sugoi Co is excited to announce a revival of AKIRA only at IMAX. This special weekend will bring AKIRA to the BIGGEST screens across Australia and New Zealand for the first time at all IMAX Locations in the region on May 2 and 3.
Tickets are on sale now at all IMAX locations.
Synopsis: Iconic and game-changing, AKIRA is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Ōtomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. AKIRA's arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for future generations of ground-breaking movies.
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…
AKIRA releases in IMAX in Japanese with English subtitles May 2-3
About Sugoi Co: Sugoi Co is a premier entertainment specialist dedicated to bringing the best of Japanese pop culture to Australia and New Zealand. Led by a team of foundational industry veterans, the company provides a 360-degree approach to IP management, encompassing theatrical distribution, brand licensing, and high-end merchandise.
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