Kaneda's iconic motorcycle from the Akira anime film has been a seminal part of pop culture around the world for the better part of the last 40 years, giving many people the chance to recreate the bike in real-life. But one project from YouTuber Ayato, who goes by the username Teruteru Boizu, stands out from the rest. Ride past the jump to check out the project!
If you have $450 to burn and always wanted an officially licensed copy of Kaneda's jacket from Akira, Funimation's got you covered. Hit the jump for the details.
Long-time comic art collector Phillipe Labaune has officially established a comic art gallery in New York City and is currently featuring the art show Good For Health, Bad For Education: A Tribute to Otomo, a celebration of the work of Akira author Katsuhiro Otomo. Read on for the details.
Kaneda's iconic bike from Akira is back for an amazing toy re-release! The die-cast model features removable panels, lights, and sound — plus it fits the returning collector's Kaneda figure. Have a look after the jump!
Toho has confirmed that Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 anime film AKIRA will be screened in the seven Dolby Cinema theaters in Japan from December 4, 2020. Dolby Cinema is a format that allows the audience to experience Dolby Vision, the latest HDR (high dynamic range) video technology, and Dolby Atomos, the stereophonic technology. Hit the jump for more details.