Katsuhiro Otomo

‘Akira’ Creator Katsuhiro Otomo Is Working on a New Manga
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‘Akira’ Creator Katsuhiro Otomo Is Working on a New Manga

Sharing a drawing of a fan-favorite character from ‘Akira.’

Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" Is Coming To Osaka
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Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" Is Coming To Osaka

Opening this October at Shinsaibashi PARCO.

Katsuhiro Otomo Confirms He Is Still Working on a New Long-Form Manga
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Katsuhiro Otomo Confirms He Is Still Working on a New Long-Form Manga

He also revealed his favorite musicians and most memorable place.

A New Exhibition Spotlights the Architectural Drawings of ‘AKIRA’
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A New Exhibition Spotlights the Architectural Drawings of ‘AKIRA’

On view at Berlin’s Tchoban Foundation.

New Easter Eggs Found In 1988 'Akira' Animated Film
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New Easter Eggs Found In 1988 'Akira' Animated Film

Left by an overworked animator.


PROJECT BM! and Medicom Toy Release 11-Inch Shōtarō Kaneda Figure
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PROJECT BM! and Medicom Toy Release 11-Inch Shōtarō Kaneda Figure

With his signature red motorcycle jacket.

Bandai Spirits' Soul of Popynica PROJECT BM! Is Reissuing Shōtarō Kaneda's Motorcycle from 'Akira'
Toys

Bandai Spirits' Soul of Popynica PROJECT BM! Is Reissuing Shōtarō Kaneda's Motorcycle from 'Akira'

Worked on with Katsuhiro Otomo himself.

'Akira's 4K Remaster Is Coming to Theaters With Limited U.S. Screenings This Month
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'Akira's 4K Remaster Is Coming to Theaters With Limited U.S. Screenings This Month

Available exclusively with English subs.

'AKIRA' Will Be Free to Watch This Weekend
Entertainment

'AKIRA' Will Be Free to Watch This Weekend

Alongside three other Katsuhiro Otomo film adaptations.

'AKIRA' Bonus Disc Added to Animation's 4K Remaster Set
Entertainment

'AKIRA' Bonus Disc Added to Animation's 4K Remaster Set

Featuring stripped back sound clips, storyboards and more.

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