In today's lesson we talk about the 2020 Olympics, the disintegrating political system, and of course, psychic children. Of course, we're talking about the groundbreaking 1988 animated film, Akira. In addition to covering the complex characters, complicated story, and rife amounts of body horror, we also talk about the animation industry in the late 80s and how Akira influenced the next decade (and more).

Content Warning: Strong Language, Discussion of Graphic and Sexualized Violence

Created by Derek Delago and Jordan Hester

Music by Jack Ellis