The roots of Akira trace back to director Katsuhiro Otomo’s childhood fascination with mecha manga Tetsujin 28-go.
For 30 years it has stood as a testament to why Akira remains remembered amongst its contemporaries.
Akira would inspire the likes of Neon Genesis Evangelion and contemporaries in Japan, and The Matrix, Kill Bill, and much more overseas.
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