It’s been 30 years since Akira first hit the TV screens and Namco Bandai is celebrating by releasing a replica of the leather jacket worn by Kaneda in Akira. But don’t get too excited…the price may stop you in your tracks. More »

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If you’re an anime lover, Akira is definitely not a strange word to you. Rumor has it that Keanu Reeves will be playing Akira in the coming English live-action version of this anime/manga series. According to Warner Bros, the process of finding the leads was very difficult. They had actors like James Franco, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Robert Pattinson, Michael Fassbender, etc. Names that we are all familiar with! More »

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If you are familiar with sci-fi manga, then the manga Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo should not be a stranger to you. The motorcycle above is the life-size version of the motorcycle driven by Kaneda in the Akira anime film. The epic-looking vehicle was on sale on LA’s Craigslist for the price of US$4,000. Although the image remained, the craigslist ad is now expired. To be honest, if I was a crazy Akira fan, that is definitely a price I’m willing to pay! More »

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Do you guys remember all those speculations that heartthrob Zac Efron will be playing as Shotaro Kaneda in the upcoming Hollywood live-action adaption of the classic anime, “Akira“? Well, those rumors are already confirmed to be false. But some new names have popped up as possibilities. More »

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There’s been more news on the casting of the Live-action film of Akira. While trying to attempt to confirm last week’s rumor of Zac Efron being casted, this rumor has also appeared. It’s been said that Morgan Freeman is interested in playing the role of Colonel Shikishima. More »

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A huge rumor has been either scaring anime fans or fluttering the hearts of females. The rumor is that Zac Efron has been offered the lead role in the live-action adaption of Akira. If rumors are true, then Efron is most likely to play Shotaro Kaneda, young leader of a motorcycle gang called The Capsules. More »

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Anime, so what is it? Why is it called called anime? And what’s the big fuss about it? Most of you reading this probably already have a wealth of knowledge on the subject but for those new to the scene, let’s go over the basics. More »

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