There is perhaps no movie more important to the perception of anime than 1982's "Akira," but you may be surprised to learn the film is banned in Russia.

Then came Akira — a film that exploded onto my screen, dragged me through a neon-lit dystopian Tokyo, and made me question everything I thought I knew about animation and storytelling. Dramatic? Yes.

Akira goes for the monstrous option, driven by a relentless pursuit of power which is simultaneously natural to humans and ...

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Earlier this year, the producer attached to Warner Bros’ take on Neo-Tokyo, Andrew Lazar, had stated that there was no update on the film but had hinted at something coming down the pike. “I expect we ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The late, great Akira Toriyama will always be an icon in the manga and anime world. Having been in the industry for more than 40 ...

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A collectible edition of one of the best anime of all time is on sale for super cheap at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days. Akira's Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray is only $13.49 (was $35), which is ...

The iconic 1988 sci-fi anime Akira is back in cinemas from April 17. Digitally remastered in 4k, and with hundreds of ...

While the hardcover editions above are fresh reprints, you can also pick up all six of them as part of the Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set. All six volumes come bundled together with the ...