Steamboy

Akira meets Jules Verne. A young genius stumbles upon a mysterious metallic ball containing a new form of energy and is pursued by shadowy forces. This anime adventure showcases creator Otomo's trademark visual dynamism.

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Katsuhiro Otomo directed Steamboy in 2004. See Katsuhiro Otomo's full filmography, where to start with Katsuhiro Otomo, or where to go after you've seen everything by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Steamboy was released in 2004 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 126 minutes.