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Akira

Akira

Movie
1988
Creator: Katsuhiro Otomo
Country: Japan

A landmark anime depicting Neo-Tokyo, psychic powers, government experiments, and societal collapse.

Connected Technologies

Hardware
Hardware
Neural/BCI Input Devices

The film explores psychic powers and telekinesis achieved through experimental brain-computer interfaces and government research.

TRL
3/9
Applications
Applications
Cognitive Infrastructure for Cities

Neo-Tokyo is a massive, technologically advanced megacity rebuilt after destruction, featuring advanced infrastructure and surveillance.

TRL
5/9

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