A plot synopsis for Akira hints at a major departure from the source material. 1 / 7
The synopsis teases Kaneda and Tetsuo being brothers in Neo-Manhattan. 2 / 7
The synopsis comes from Production Weekly, which is typically pretty reliable. 3 / 7
However, it's entirely possible this synopsis is inaccurate or out of date. 4 / 7
The movie will be directed by Thor: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi. 5 / 7
Waititi has said he intends to keep the race of the characters in tact. 6 / 7
There remains no official release date, casting or any other details. 7 / 7