Katsuhiro Otomo initially believed the Akira anime adaptation would be a failure however, over time, he gained a new ...

Anime is one of Japan's biggest and most popular exports. The unique animation style has allowed multiple directors to push boundaries and craft ambitious narratives that appeal to various audiences.

Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The interesting part about this new anime adaptation of Akira is that it will try and cover the whole story from the original manga.

Acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the global hits “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” died on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma, according to his publisher Shueisha Inc. He ...