Akira (1988) is a Japanese animated science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, it follows the story of Kaneda and Tetsuo, two friends who become entangled in a ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

Katsuhiro Otomo’s dark, alienated “Akira” (1988) is widely credited with creating a mass audience for Japanese animation in America. It has been a perennial favorite on college campuses and in revival ...

The best thriller anime movies occupy many pulse-pounding marvels in the anime universe. Fans must dive into the exciting world of anime by embarking on a cinematic journey filled with such anime.

TanChun is a traveling film director and screenwriter who believes in positive Asian representation in Hollywood. She aspires to create more stories in Western media that give Asian actors a chance to ...

Buckle up, anime fans: a rare production cel from 1988's classic film Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo has been put up for auction by Heritage Auctions, a Dallas, Texas-based auction house dealing primarily ...

When the phrase “Just cancel it!” began trending on Japanese social media platforms in late February – a reaction to the difficulties the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was facing with the coronavirus pandemic – ...