Akira "Number 28"

Details Clubs Pictures Top > Characters > Akira Akira (アキラ)Codename #28 in the Japanese government's secret ESP project. An estimately 8-year-old boy around whom the story revolves. Akira's power was so immense that he inadvertently caused the destruction of Tokyo in 1988 and was secretly sealed afterwards in a cryogenic chamber underneath the destruction site. Unlike in the animated feature, Akira makes an actual appearance in the manga. After his awakening by Tetsuo, he loses control of his power again as he witnesses his friend Takashi being murdered, and the destruction of Neo-Tokyo ensues. Though he is known as the figurehead of the Great Tokyo Empire—which was established after the destruction of Neo-Tokyo—Tetsuo is actually the one in charge and he uses Akira to perform miracles with his power to control their followers. Kaori is then appointed by Tetsuo to keep him company and look after him. Akira displays autistic behavior and has actually very few lines throughout the second half of the manga. Though in flashbacks he appears quite happy with the younger versions of Takashi, Masaru and Kyoko. At the end, he's shot by Ryu and joins with Takashi and his friends from the institute to absorb Tetsuo who had lost control of his powers. Though Akira is gone, he still lives in the hearts of Kaneda, Kei and other survivor who begin to build the Great Tokyo Empire. Voice ActorsNo voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles here.See MoreRecent Featured Articles Akira: Bike Gangs and Kaneda's Iconic Motorcycle Akira follows the story of two best friends, Tetsuo Shima and Shotaro Kaneda, who suddenly get wrapped up in an epic battle which humanity's future hinges on. Let’s take a look at some of the rival bike gangs in the series, as well as Kaneda's famous motorcycle! by Ai_Sakura 64,613 views ActionBackground AnalysisSci-fi window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'alternating-thumbnails-a', container: 'taboola-below-article-thumbnails-character', placement: 'Below Article Thumbnails Character', target_type: 'mix' }); $(window).on('load', function(){ $('#myanimelist .character-anime + table .Lightbox_AddEdit:first').malTooltip({ position: 'left', header: 'Get started', body: '<p>Try making your own Anime List! No sign up required.</p>' }); $('#myanimelist .character-manga + table .Lightbox_AddEdit:first').malTooltip({ position: 'left', header: 'Get started', body: '<p>Try making your own Manga List! No sign up required.</p>' }); });