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Aired 36 Years Ago, Here Are 8 Interesting Facts About the Anime Series 'AKIRA' That Are Rarely Known - The Most Futuristic of Its Time

Aired 36 Years Ago, Here Are 8 Interesting Facts About the Anime Series 'AKIRA' That Are Rarely Known - The Most Futuristic of Its Time

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Aired 36 Years Ago, Here Are 8 Interesting Facts About the Anime Series 'AKIRA' That Are Rarely Known - The Most Futuristic of Its Time

Akira, which first aired 36 years ago in 1988, is still considered one of the most iconic anime of all time. With revolutionary visuals and a deep storyline, this anime paved the way for the significant influence of anime in the international arena, especially in the West.

Based on the manga by Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira presents futuristic and dystopian themes that are still relevant today.

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When the Akira film was released, its manga was still unfinished, leading to significant differences between the film's story and the original manga.

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This film uses 160,000 frames, far more than typical animated films, creating stunning visual quality.

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Set in the year 2019, Akira predicts technology and social trends that actually occurred, such as the development of electric motorcycles and political tensions.

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Akira is one of the first anime to synchronize character lip movements with pre-recorded dialogue.

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With a budget of around $9 million USD, Akira became one of the most expensive anime of its time, allowing for highly detailed animation quality.

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Akira became one of the anime that paved the way for the popularity of anime in the United States and Europe, influencing many Hollywood films.

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The Akira soundtrack combines traditional Japanese instruments with modern instruments, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere.

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The design of Neo-Tokyo in Akira has inspired many futuristic cities in films such as The Matrix and Blade Runner 2049.