a b "Akira". Top 50 Science Fiction Films. Film4. 2011. Archived from the original on December 31, 2011 . Retrieved August 4, 2012. Akira is known for her petite figure, standing at 5 feet 2 inches (157cm) tall. Her slim yet curvy physique has earned her a large fan following. She has a perfectly proportioned bust, waist and hips measurements of 32-24-35 inches (81-61-89 cm), which is often highlighted in her performances. Career Achievements Producer Kodansha commissioned an English dub of the film in 1989 that was produced and written by L. Michael Haller and directed by Wally Burr. [57] [58] [59]

Couch, Aaron (May 24, 2019). "Taika Waititi's 'Akira' Sets 2021 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 24, 2019. Akira (movie)". CrystalAcids.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016 . Retrieved December 17, 2015. Francisco, Eric (March 30, 2018). " 'Ready Player One' Anime Easter Eggs Include Gundam, Voltron and Much More". inverse.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018 . Retrieved August 22, 2018. Rita Akira is a name that needs no introduction in the world of entertainment. She is an accomplished actress, model, and entrepreneur, known for her stunning looks, exceptional talent, and impressive net worth. Born in Japan, Rita started her career as a model at the age of 20 and soon made a mark in the industry with her exceptional beauty and grace. Akira was one of the four nominees for the 2007 American Anime Awards' "Best Anime Feature" award, but it lost to Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

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a b O'Neill, Phelim (June 24, 2011). "Akira – review". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013 . Retrieved November 22, 2013. Akira (movie)". CrystalAcids.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014 . Retrieved August 24, 2014. Akira has influenced numerous works in animation, comics, film, music, television and video games. [12] [3] It inspired a wave of Japanese cyberpunk works, including manga and anime series such as Ghost in the Shell, Battle Angel Alita, Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, [11] and Elfen Lied, [135] live-action Japanese films such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man, [136] and video games such as Hideo Kojima's Snatcher [137] and Metal Gear Solid, [11] and Squaresoft's Final Fantasy VII. [138] Outside of Japan, Akira has been cited as a major influence on Hollywood films such as The Matrix, [139] Dark City, [140] Kill Bill, [141] Chronicle, [142] Looper, [143] The Dark Knight, [144] Midnight Special, Inception, [3] Godzilla, [145] Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, [146] and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, [147] television shows such as Batman Beyond and Stranger Things, [135] and video games such as Core Design's Switchblade, [148] Valve's Half-Life series, [149] [150] and Dontnod Entertainment's Remember Me. [151] John Gaeta cited Akira as artistic inspiration for the bullet time effect in The Matrix films. [139] Akira has also been credited with influencing the Star Wars franchise, including the prequel film trilogy and the Clone Wars film and television series. [152] Todd McFarlane cited Akira as an influence on HBO animated television series Spawn. [153] Beveridge, Chris (April 17, 2002). "Akira: Special Edition (& Limited Edition)". Mania.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013 . Retrieved November 22, 2013.

Knox, Kelly (September 29, 2021). "Watch Two Full Minutes of the AKIRA Motorcycle Slide Across the Years". Nerdist . Retrieved March 10, 2022. a b c d e " 'Akira' Is Frequently Cited as Influential. Why Is That?". Film School Rejects. April 3, 2017. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018 . Retrieved May 30, 2018. On April 24, 2020, an Ultra HD Blu-ray version was released in Japan by Bandai Namco Entertainment, featuring a 4K HDR remaster sourced from the original 35mm film print, as well as the 192kHz audio transfer created for prior Blu-ray releases. [76] The same remaster was released by FUNimation on December 22, 2020. [77] Cyberpunk 2077 devs 'will be significantly more open' ". PCGamesN. June 12, 2018. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018 . Retrieved October 14, 2018. The dub was acquired by the fledgling Streamline for the initial North American release, with co-founder Carl Macek leading the distribution. [60] [61] This version became known as the "Streamline dub", despite Streamline not being involved in its production.It has been noted that the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima are catalysts for present-day apocalyptic thought, particularly in Japan where the bombings actually took place. As the only country in the world to have suffered atomic destruction, it is unsurprising that the events of that August in 1945 still permeate the popular culture of Japan. Hence, in post-war apocalyptic works such as Akira the nature of said apocalypse is often rife with explosions and societal chaos; Japan is gripped by what scholar Freda Freiberg refers to as the “post nuclear sublime,” which is marked by the propulsion of the plots of animated works like Akira through the employment of Japan’s collective memory of nuclear disaster. Ironically, this results in an aura of both dread and desire within many apocalyptic films. In addition to the inherent spectacle of the apocalypse in Akira there is also implicit and explicit criticism of society, particularly in regards to the misuse of technology and the diminishment of more traditional social values. The destruction of “Old Tokyo” Despite her success, Rita has faced challenges in her personal life. She has been open about her struggles with mental health and has spoken publicly about the importance of seeking help for those who are struggling. Akira: the future-Tokyo story that brought anime west". the Guardian. July 10, 2013 . Retrieved January 11, 2023. Warpzone – Jaguar – Angekündigte Jaguar-Spiele". Video Games (in German). No.32. Future-Verlag. July 1994. p.32. Archived from the original on August 4, 2018 . Retrieved August 20, 2018.