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Authentic Kaneda Red “Capsule” Jacket from Akira

Terry Ng — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:37:48 +0000

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo’s groundbreaking manga, Bandai Visual is releasing an authentic replica of Kaneda’s red “capsule” jacket. The jacket is constructed from premium cowhide leather, and will cost you $900.

Zac Efron Offered Role as Kaneda in Akira

Terry Ng — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:46:03 +0000

Please say it isn’t true that Zac Efron is being offered the lead role as Kaneda, in Albert Hughes’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular anime/Katsuhiro Otomo‘s six-volume manga Akira. Hollywood is going to ruin my favorite anime of all time!!!

Akira Now Available on Blu-ray

Terry Ng — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:48:51 +0000

Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary anime film AKIRA is now available in full 1080p HD. The AKIRA Blu-ray will feature visuals from a new Hi-Def transfer made from original materials and include English and Japanese audio and with optional English and Japanese subtitles. In an industry first, the disc will also contain a 192 KHz 24 bit audio stream.

Blu-ray.com has complete details on the remastering process.

Akira x Kanye West Stronger Mashup

Terry Ng — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:17:15 +0000

Flashing Light’s video editor Derrick Lee has created a mashup that I’m in love with. Take Akira — the most legendary anime of all time — and chop it up with Kanye West’s Stronger and it’s just beauty to my heart and soul. Sickness.

Kineda (Kaneda) lives on!