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Takashi Murakami, JP THE WAVY Continue Collaborative MNNK Bro. Project With New Song "SHUTOKO TOKYO"

“I hope this song, which captures the present moment of the 2020s, will live on into the future!” Takashi Murakami said of the newly released collab.

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Pop Culture

'Akira' Creator's New Website Seemingly Teases His Next Anime Film

News about 'Orbital Era' has been practically non-existent for seven years.

Trey Alston37 days ago
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Pop Culture

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?

Khal48 days ago
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Pop Culture

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

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

Joshua Espinoza2530 days ago
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Pop Culture

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 Price2541 days ago
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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 Price2583 days ago
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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 Cowen2853 days ago
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 Jones4000 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.

totallylea4070 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 Jones4123 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 Turner4518 days ago
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Sports

Replica Of Shotaro Kaneda's Motorcycle From Akira

Fanboys everywhere, rejoice!

Danny Vazquez5180 days ago
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Pop Culture

Warner Brothers Shuts Down Production On Live-Action "Akira" Movie

Another victim of a ballooning budget.

Jason Serafino5278 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 Serafino5321 days ago
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Kristen Stewart Offered The Female Lead In “Akira”

Fanboys, grab your pitchforks and torches.

Jason Serafino5329 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?

Complex5351 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 Serafino5356 days ago

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