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Akira (1988)
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10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Akira'

Everyone should be familiar with the iconic dystopian anime feature. How much do you really know about your favorite anime film’s favorite film?

Khal3 days ago
Taika Waititi
Pop Culture

‘Thor Ragnarok’ Writer-Director Taika Waititi Returning for ‘Thor 4’

Production on Waititi's 'Akira' has been delayed indefinitely.

Joshua Espinoza2484 days ago
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There's a New 'Akira' on the Way From Creator Katsuhiro Otomo

Legendary manga artist and anime director Katsuhiro Otomo has just announced two new projects, and one of them involves a brand new 'Akira.'

Joe Price2495 days ago
Taika Waititi
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Taika Waititi's Live-Action 'Akira' Remake Will Hit Theaters May 2021

Warner Bros. first acquired the rights to adapt the post-apocalyptic manga classic 'Akira' all the way back in 2002.

Joe Price2537 days ago
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Music

Kanye West Says Katsuhiro Otomo's 'Akira' Is His 'Biggest Creative Inspiration'

The 1988 classic has long been an obvious influence on West's work, most notably in the Hype Williams-directed video for "Stronger." However, as West explained Monday, the thumbprints of the animated classic are actually all over his work.

Trace William Cowen2807 days ago
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Pop Culture

The Simpsons x Akira Mash-Up 'Bartkira' Now How Has a Sick AF Trailer

Neo Springfield is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.

Wil Jones3955 days ago
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Style

The Hundreds and Asa Akira Kick Some Ass in the Boxing Ring

Watch Asa Akira try out her latest hobby in the boxing ring.

totallylea4024 days ago
Pop Culture

The Simpsons X Akira Mash-up 'Bartkira' Will Blow You Away

Springfield is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.

Wil Jones4078 days ago
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The Best and Worst Titles of Anime Gaming

Which side will Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z end up on?

Gus Turner4472 days ago
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Replica Of Shotaro Kaneda's Motorcycle From Akira

Fanboys everywhere, rejoice!

Danny Vazquez5135 days ago
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Warner Brothers Shuts Down Production On Live-Action "Akira" Movie

Another victim of a ballooning budget.

Jason Serafino5232 days ago
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Ken Watanabe Offered The Role Of The Colonel In "Akira"

He's in talks for the part that Gary Oldman recently passed on.

Jason Serafino5276 days ago
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Kristen Stewart Offered The Female Lead In “Akira”

Fanboys, grab your pitchforks and torches.

Jason Serafino5284 days ago
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Rumor: Has Gary Oldman Been Offered A Role In "Akira"?

Could the respected actor be sought to play a colonel in Katsuhiro Otomo's classic Japanese anime?

Complex5305 days ago
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Live-Action "Akira" Movie Gets The Green Light

The classic anime is going to get the flesh-and-blood treatment

Jason Serafino5310 days ago
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Albert Hughes Drops Out As "Akira" Director

The critically acclaimed director's exodus leaves the already troubled production flailing for direction.

Complex5456 days ago
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Keanu Reeves Turns Down "Akira" Role

Rejoice, manga lovers! Neo won't be playing Kaneda.

Complex5464 days ago

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