The Akira Project – Live Action Trailer Based On Anime & Manga Classic
It’s surprising that Akira, the landmark 1988 animated film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo based on Otomo’s manga of the same name, has never seen a live-action adaptation. Hollywood can’t be faulted for a lack of effort — numerous attempts to produce an Akira feature film have ended … READ MORE
Katsuhiro Otomo – GENGATEN Exhibition Recap | Tokyo
Yesterday, we reported on the custom made replica motorcycle that was built to the specs of the classic animation Akira. The motorcycle is currently being displayed at the GENGATEN exhibition of Katsuhiro Otomo at 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo. Bulk of the exhibition is dedicated to his … READ MORE
Akira – Shotaro Kaneda’s Motorcycle Comes To Life
In Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 Japanese anime classic Akira, Shotaro Kaneda rides a very awesome, very custom motorcycle through what is now a classic post-apocalyptic world. Now the only officially recognized replica, built by Shinji Tejima from the Showa Studio over the course of seven years for approximately 10 … READ MORE
