One of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo (voiced by Nozomu Sasaki) is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even his own gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, dangerous energy source that has rendered him telekinetic.