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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?

‘Thor Ragnarok’ Writer-Director Taika Waititi Returning for ‘Thor 4’
Production on Waititi's 'Akira' has been delayed indefinitely.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

The Hundreds and Asa Akira Kick Some Ass in the Boxing Ring
Watch Asa Akira try out her latest hobby in the boxing ring.

The Simpsons X Akira Mash-up 'Bartkira' Will Blow You Away
Springfield is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.

The Best and Worst Titles of Anime Gaming
Which side will Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z end up on?

768 Artists Collaborate to Recreate the Akira Comic with Simpsons Characters
One of the largest crowd-sourced comics ever.


Warner Brothers Shuts Down Production On Live-Action "Akira" Movie
Another victim of a ballooning budget.

Ken Watanabe Offered The Role Of The Colonel In "Akira"
He's in talks for the part that Gary Oldman recently passed on.

Kristen Stewart Offered The Female Lead In “Akira”
Fanboys, grab your pitchforks and torches.

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?

Live-Action "Akira" Movie Gets The Green Light
The classic anime is going to get the flesh-and-blood treatment

Albert Hughes Drops Out As "Akira" Director
The critically acclaimed director's exodus leaves the already troubled production flailing for direction.
