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Kaneda's Iconic Bike From Akira is Now on Sale, & The Price is Steep
The futuristic bike from the legendary sci-fi movie has jumped the screen into reality, allowing fans with cash to spare to relive Neo-Tokyo.
“Insulting The Concept Art”: Live-Action Akira Bikes Caused Fight With BMW, Ex-Director Recalls
Albert Hughes, ex-director of the live-action Akira movie, recalls how the bikes caused a fight with BMW and reveals his interaction with a designer.
“Dirty Little Secret”: Live-Action Akira Movie’s Production Troubles Detailed By One-Time Director
Albert Hughes, who was at one point attached to direct the live-action Akira remake, explains some of the behind-the-scenes troubles of the project.
Akira Creator Returns to Manga With First New Series in a Decade
Katsushiro Otomo teased on social media that he is beginning work on a new manga, which will be the first new creation in over a decade.
10 Reasons Akira's Live-Action Movie Is So Hard To Make
The live-action Akira movie has been in the works for over two decades. Here is why a live-action Akira remake is so difficult to make.
Taika Waititi's Akira Movie Reportedly Gets Surprising Development Update
After years of being seemingly stuck in development, a new report shares a surprising update on Taika Waititi’s live-action Akira movie.
Why Jordan Peele Didn't Direct the Akira Live-Action Remake
Acclaimed writer and director Jordan Peele explains why he did not want to direct the live-action remake of the iconic anime movie Akira.
Every Live-Action Akira Movie That Almost Happened
Warner Bros. has held the rights to a live-action Akira movie for over 20 years, with many failed attempts at bringing the Anime classic to life.
Jordan Peele Breaks Down Recreating Iconic Akira Moment In Nope
Jordan Peele explained his decision to recreate the Akira-inspired motorcycle slide in his horror movie Nope, calling it a "Punctuation" for himself.
Shonen Jump Readers Are Missing Out by Ignoring Competitor Kodansha
Kodansha is one of the foremost publishers of quality manga titles in the world. It's too bad more manga fans outside Japan have not heard of it.
10 Fascinating Details Only Die-Hard Fans Know About Akira
Akira is one of the greatest animated movies ever made so it's no surprise that there are a lot of interesting facts to know about the iconic anime
Top 10 Highest Rated Horror Anime According To MyAnimeList
While amazing Horror anime are far and few between, these are the 10 Highest Rated Horror anime series to have ever been created.
14 Best Anime Movies Of All Time (According To IMDb)
IMDb ranks the greatest anime films of all time, with many coming from Studio Ghibli. Audiences of all ages now can appreciate these top-ranked films.
Akira Video Shows Fan Creating Impressive Stop Motion Action Sequence
An impressive new TikTok video from an Akira fan shows off a meticulously crafted stop motion action sequence inspired by the iconic 1988 film.
Akira: Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Manga
Katsuhiro Otomo's world-conquering epic Akira is a cerebral masterpiece. Here's everything you need to know about the seminal cyberpunk manga.
Static Shock Meets Akira in Powerful New Cover
The iconic anime and manga Akira is crossing paths with Static in an upcoming cover for Milestone and DC Comics’ Static: Season One #4.
Every Upcoming Taika Waititi Movie
Taika Waititi has a number of film projects in development behind the scenes. Here's what upcoming movies he's involved with as a director and writer.
Taika Waititi Is Still Trying To Make His Live-Action Akira Movie
Writer/director Taika Waititi confirms he is still working to make a live-action adaptation of the iconic 1988 anime movie Akira.
Rick & Morty's "Edge of Tomorty" Is A Loose Remake Of Akira
Rick And Morty's "Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat" goes full Akira when Morty goes crazy in his efforts to be with his crush Jessica.
Art Gallery Devotes Inaugural Exhibit To Akira Manga Artist
The Philippe Labaune Gallery is kicking off with an Akira tribute for its inaugural event, featuring art from original creator Katsuhiro Otomo.