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Retro

Now You Too Can Play The Terrible Akira Video Game!

In 1988, Taito released Akira, cash-in on the hugely-popular animated film of the same name. Just in case you were wondering if Japanese developers somehow made better movie adaptations in the 1980s, no, they did not. The game was terrible.

May 12, 2012
In Real Life

Why Isn’t There Official Akira Lego?

Because, damn, there really should be. This do-it-yourself LEGO take on Kaneda’s bike from Akira was spotted by Hobby Media‘s Francesco Fondi and it’s fantastic.

April 27, 2012
In Real Life

This Akira LEGO Diorama Will Make You Scream ‘Kanedaaa!’

Internet person Arkøv created this wonderful Akira diorama, complete with concrete rubble, Akira, a flowing cape, Kaneda, and a laser cannon. Pew. Pew.

April 18, 2012
In Real Life

Akira Creator Working On Bottled Water Ads

Most bottle water ads are boring — ditto for in Japan. But thankfully Japanese animation studio 4°C rolled up its sleeves and created this anime commercial for Volvic bottled water.

April 9, 2012
In Real Life

Hands On With The Official Akira Bike

There are other customised Akira bikes, sure. But there is only one that has been officially recognised by Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo. This is it.

April 7, 2012
In Real Life

The Akira Bike Of Your Dreams Is Racing Across Japan

This might not be Neo-Tokyo, but that sure looks like Shotaro Kaneda’s bike in cyberpunk anime Akira. Masashi Teshima from Fukuoka, Japan thought he’d like an Akira bike for himself and spent seven years and ¥10 million (US$121,000) to make it.

March 27, 2012
News

Akira Creator Is Returning With A New Manga

Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of Akira, is working on a new manga. It’s set in the Meiji Era, it’s a shonen manga, and it’s his first long-form manga since his iconic Akira. [Japanator]

October 21, 2011
In Real Life

Is Hollywood Having A White Guy Once Again Play A Japanese Character?

So says a white guy, but stay with me. Hollywood is on the prowl, turning Japanese manga and anime into movies. And yet the star factory, once again, cannot find a Japanese person to find a Japanese character.

October 11, 2011
News

Akira Gets A Biker Jacket. It Costs $900.

To celebrate Akira‘s 30th anniversary, Bandai Namco is releasing a replica of the cow-hide leather jacket worn by Akira protagonist Kaneda.

September 6, 2011
In Real Life

Akira Was A Great Comic, An Amazing Movie, But Its Games, Hrm…

It’s one of the defining works of modern popular culture, and features plenty of stylised, graphic action. So why is it nobody has ever made a good game out of Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira?

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