Explaining on Instagram: "Akira didn’t just look different when it hit theaters in 1988, it rewired the entire approach to color in animation. At a time when most studios relied on limited palettes and simple shading, the creators of Akira set out to build a world that felt alive, electric, and overwhelming. Neo-Tokyo wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a character, and its intensity demanded a new visual language. To get the neon-drenched nights of Neo-Tokyo, the team created an entirely new color p