Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set

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a b Clements, Jonathan (2010). Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade. A-Net Digital LLC. p. 36. ISBN 978-0-9845937-4-3. AKIRA (3)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on March 10, 2004 . Retrieved September 24, 2021.

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The image model for the character Akira was Shōryū from Saiyūki (1960). Otomo liked his sorrowful expression and used him as a reference after deciding to make Akira a child. [17] While editing his film Jiyū wo Warera ni, Otomo would often hear someone in the studio next door yell "Akira!", which he took to be the name of the assistant director. Because in the film industry the name "Akira" is often used to refer to Akira Kurosawa, Otomo "thought that gap" was funny and decided to use the name in his work one day. [17] The character names Tetsuo and Kaneda, and the Espers' codenames of Nos. 25–28, were taken from Tetsujin 28-go. [15] [16] [17] Kaneda's iconic motorcycle from the manga had no specific design. So Otomo said it came out "kind of random" and changed every time he drew it. [17] The character Chiyoko was originally designed to be an old man, but Otomo felt that was too ordinary and "a little boring" and came up with the idea for an old lady, which then became a large old lady. The character grew on him as he drew and she ended up with a greater role than he originally planned. [17] Otomo posing on a replica of the futuristic motorcycle driven by Kaneda in Akira (2016)Akira was written in the ’80s, but the story is set in the year 2019. If you have yet to read Akira, it’s interesting to read something that is based on the time period in which we are currently living. To see how someone envisioned the future, which was not too long ago our present, and how it compares to the current state of the world, makes it only that much more enjoyable than it already is to explore. It ranks among my top futuristic manga and stands as one of the most influential series ever published. Akira, like some of Otomo's other works (such as Domu), revolves around the basic idea of individuals with superhuman powers, especially psychokinetic abilities. However, these are not central to the story, which instead concerns itself with character, societal pressures and political machination. [6] Motifs common in the manga include youth alienation, government corruption and inefficiency, and a military grounded in old-fashioned Japanese honor, displeased with the compromises of modern society. a b "AKIRA (1)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on January 8, 2004 . Retrieved September 24, 2021.

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Emerald City Comicon Announcement 1 Akira: The... – KODANSHA COMICS". KODANSHA COMICS. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017 . Retrieved March 1, 2017. a b c d e "Interview: Akira in Color with Steve Oliff". Anime News Network. March 17, 2016 . Retrieved September 25, 2021. This art book shows how Akira influenced designs in everything from advertising to streetwear, while also giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how the series was conceived and created. It’s a fantastic companion book and a wonderful collective piece as well. Mark Pellegrini (February 29, 2016). "Akira Volume 3 Review". AIPT Comics . Retrieved December 18, 2021. a b "Akira Volume 6". Random House. Archived from the original on April 26, 2011 . Retrieved August 29, 2014.Oct 25 Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai? This article has been updated since its original publication. Wait, what is Akira about? Image: Madman