Akira
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Summary:
One of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even the cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, insidiou... Full Summary >>
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Cast:
Mitsuo Iwara - (Kaneda (Japanese Version))
Cameron Clarke - (Kaneda (Streamline English version))
Jan Rabson - (Tetsuo (Streamline English Version))
Nozomu Sasaki - (Tetsuo (Japanese Version))
Lara Cody - (Kei (Streamline English version))
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Review:
Anime has had a devoted following since its beginnings, but it didn't have much crossover appeal in the U.S. until Akira came along. The drawing style was always respected for its distinctive characteristics -- the large soulful eyes, the expressive color, the jagged representation of fantasy worlds. But it fell short of true sophistication, ... Continue >>
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