Akira‘s reputation is perhaps best illustrated by the lack of synopsis on the back of this 4k Ultra HD/Blu-Ray Combo Standard Edition release. For many it doesn’t need one – the image of Kaneda in his red jacket standing before his iconic motorbike being featured on the cover works as effective shorthand to recall images […]
Akira is one of the most celebrated anime releases of all time, and for good reason. The combination of stunning hand-drawn animation, incredible original soundtrack and harrowingly raw sci-fi narrative pushed across cultural divides and delivered considerable commercial success. With a native 4K digitally mastered print under their belt, it’s time to see how well […]
Fans of the 1980’s manga and movie Akira have made their own version of the title in a short animated trailer. Along with the video, one of the creators Brad Kremer, wrote about the conception of the trailer: This project started many years ago when both Dean and I lived on Tybee Island. I came […]