19 Movies that were the blueprints of the sci-fi genre

Movies that were the Blueprints of the Sci-Fi Genre
Movies that were the Blueprints of the Sci-Fi Genre

11. Akira (1988)

Akira | Image via Prime Video
Akira | Image via Prime Video

On 16th July (1988), Katsuhiro Otomo revolutionized sci-fi animation with his famous directorial work Akira. Mitsuo Iwata and Nozomu Sasaki appear in the movie that takes place as Neo-Tokyo faces its impending collapse. As he fights his friend Tetsuo who gains uncontrollable psychic powers, Kaneda leads an existence as a motorcycle rider. The intricate animation along with its cyberpunk aesthetic and deep themes in Akira established a substantial impact on sci-fi film's depiction of the future.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh