Akira and Akira (2022) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2022 · 128 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Takahiro Miki

Starring

Moka Kamishiraishi, Shin'nosuke Mitsushima, Kazuya Kojima, Ryoma Takeuchi, Eiji Okuda, Shohei Uno

Akira Yamazaki and Akira Kaido are ambitious new employees at Industrial Central Bank, where they excel but also serve as intense rivals due to their contrasting backgrounds. Yamazaki’s childhood was marked by his father's factory bankruptcy, fueling his desire to help others through banking. Kaido, conversely, comes from a wealthy family and maintains a composed work style. A setback leads to Yamazaki’s demotion, while Kaido’s family business faces imminent collapse due to outdated practices. The fortunes of these two men are about to dramatically shift.