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ArtistNeo-Tokyo is a fictional, futuristic version of Tokyo, often depicted in manga, anime, and video games. One of the most iconic representations of Neo-Tokyo is in the 1988 anime film Akira, adapted from Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga series. In Akira, Neo-Tokyo is built on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay after the original city was destroyed by a massive explosion in 1982, which was initially presumed to be a nuclear bomb but was actually caused by the titular character, Akira. This event triggered World War III. The story picks up 37 years later, in 2019, with Neo-Tokyo being a dystopian, cyberpunk metropolis characterized by its dense, chaotic, and corrupt environment1. The city is known for its towering skyscrapers, constant noise and light pollution, and a general sense of overcrowding and claustrophobia. It’s a place where life is cheap, and the government is authoritarian and corrupt. Despite its nightmarish qualities, Neo-Tokyo is also strangely appealing and believable, epitomizing the cyberpunk genre.
A young individual with dark hair wearing a gold jacket stands in a neon-lit urban alley, exuding a cool and enigmatic aura.