Akira Episode 1 -

: During a high-speed bike chase against a rival gang (the Clowns), Tetsuo nearly crashes into a shriveled, blue-skinned child (Takashi) standing in the road.

: Kaneda becomes entangled with a resistance group attempting to rescue the psychic children (Espers) from government control. 3. Major Themes Akira Episode 1

: The story explores how absolute power can turn humans into monsters, both literally and figuratively. : During a high-speed bike chase against a

: Following the crash, the military arrives and takes both the child and a wounded Tetsuo into custody for "experimentation". Tetsuo nearly crashes into a shriveled