If you liked
Akira
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...then you might like
Freedom
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Freedom is basically Akira in Space.
Well... This is pretty easy. Both character designs are by Katsuhiro Otomo. But that's not all. Both anime have this "Future/Cyberpunk" feeling I love. The main characters are similiar to each other and both have many future tube-like racing scenes that catch your eye.
Similar characters, same art style, they've even got almost the same motorcycles.
- Character designs are very similar, since they are done by same person (Katsuhiro Otomo) - Street races (Bike race in Akira, Hovercraft race in Freedom) - Breathtaking background art - Main character, where both of them preferring modified vehicles, and has tendencies to go all-out for friends - Sci-Fi settings with advanced technology
Drawn by the same animator, Freedom and Akira are on different ends of the mood scale. While Akira is very dark, moody and mind-screwy, Freedom is upbeat, positive and still somewhat mind-screwy. Also, the best ment for Nissin Cup Noodles I've seen since a CG'd Freddie Mercury.