Patton, Dominic (April 2, 2019). "Leonardo DiCaprio Produced 'Akira' Scores In Latest CA Tax Credits Allocation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019 . Retrieved April 2, 2019. Beveridge, Chris (April 17, 2002). "Akira: Special Edition (& Limited Edition)". Mania.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013 . Retrieved November 22, 2013. After Pioneer acquired the rights to the film, a second English dub was commissioned in 2001 for the DVD release to obtain THX certification. [62] [63] The new dub was produced by Animaze and directed by Animaze founder Kevin Seymour. [64] [65] Home media [ edit ]

At a secret government facility, Shikishima and his head of research, Doctor Ōnishi, discover that Tetsuo possesses powerful psychic abilities similar to Akira, the esper responsible for Tokyo's 1988 destruction. Esper Kiyoko forewarns Shikishima of Neo-Tokyo's impending destruction, but the city's parliament dismisses Shikishima's concerns, leading him to consider killing Tetsuo to prevent another cataclysm. Meanwhile, Tetsuo escapes from the hospital, steals Kaneda's motorcycle, and tries to flee Neo-Tokyo with his girlfriend Kaori, but the Clowns ambush them. The Capsules rescue Tetsuo and Kaori, but Tetsuo suffers intense headaches and hallucinations and is re-hospitalized. As a popular adult film actress, Rita Akira’s figure is often a topic of discussion among her fans. Known for her slim and petite physique, Akira’s measurements are coveted by many. Marc, Christopher (April 6, 2017). "Akira: The Tortured History of the Unmade Live-Action Adaptation". IGN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2017 . Retrieved August 31, 2017. Rita Akira, a renowned Japanese adult film actress, was born on October 29, 1983, which makes her 37 years old as of 2021. Despite being in her late 30s, Rita Akira still manages to maintain her stunning looks and figure, which is highly admirable in the adult film industry. Akira’s waist is estimated to measure around 24-26 inches, giving her a slim and hourglass-like figure. This feature is often emphasized in her performances, as many of her scenes involve tight lingerie and form-fitting outfits.

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Insofar as Akira may be seen as a film concerning both the anxieties surrounding technology and nuclear war as well as a celebration of the potentials of reconstituting the self following chaos and social collapse, the theme of adolescence seems especially poignant. Certainly the themes of absentee fathers and problematic authority figures already situate the viewer in a space of unease and ambiguity, one which many could easily use to draw parallels to the struggles of adolescence. If the characters in this film are able to be situated as mirroring the condition of Japan in the postwar period, then it becomes even clearer that the progression of these characters throughout the film may also demonstrate a desire from Japan to move forward and reconstitute itself. Such a desire can easily be connected to the changes undergone during adolescence, which many can attest are rife with struggle, uncertainty, fear, and resentment. As Napier notes, “despair and a feeling of entrapment are emotions often associated with adolescence,” and in the case of Akira there is no better vessel for these emotions than the character of Tetsuo. Scholar Marie Morimoto has stated that “Dominant themes in Japanese cultural self-representation have long been those of uniqueness, isolation, and victimization – hence a lone nation struggling against all odds.” Building on this suggestion, Napier further notes that Akira’s release in 1988 was during Japan’s postwar peak, during which many were beginning to fear Japan’s emerging status as a global superpower: “Tetsuo’s monstrousness can thus be coded in ideological terms as a reflection of Japan’s own deep-seated ambivalence at this time, partly glorying in its new identity but also partly fearing it” (40). Kaneda on his motorcycle. Throughout her career, Rita Akira has played numerous roles and has gained immense popularity, both in Japan and around the world. Despite her age, she continues to be in high demand and is constantly working on new projects and collaborations. Reidy, Gearoid (February 28, 2020). "30-Year-Old Anime Prediction Sparks Talk of Olympic Cancellation". Bloomberg News . Retrieved February 28, 2020. Akira: the future-Tokyo story that brought anime west". the Guardian. July 10, 2013 . Retrieved January 11, 2023. Akira DVD/Blu-ray 25th Anniversary Edition (Hyb)". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 4, 2013 . Retrieved September 4, 2013.Lupe Fiasco's 'Tetsuo & Youth' Avoiding Politics". Rolling Stone. October 25, 2013. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014 . Retrieved December 2, 2014. Years of Akira: The Triumph and Legacy of a Legendary Film". Crunchyroll. July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018 . Retrieved November 28, 2018. a b c d Bouissou, Jean-Marie (2000). "Manga goes global". Critique Internationale. 7 (1): 1–36 (22). doi: 10.3406/criti.2000.1577. Persons, Dan (February–March 2004). "The Americanization of Anime: 10 Essential Animations". Cinefantastique. 36 (1): 48. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017 . Retrieved April 28, 2017.