@colbysubtle: In Akira, The Birdman is one of Tetsuo’s top psychic soldier characters. He’s often perched on high spots, wearing a blindfold. He keeps an eye on what’s happening within the Empire’s territory, basically acting as a security system. He’s thought to have powers that let him sense things from far away, which is symbolized by the eye drawn on his forehead. He’s also got telepathic and telekinetic abilities.