Pioneer Entertainment: 11568. Widescreen format (aspect ratio 1.78:1). "Based on the graphic novel 'Akira' by Katsuhiro Otomo, first published by 'Young Magazine,' Kodansha Ltd." Originally released as a motion picture in 1987 ; Digitally remastered and English version released in 2001. Special features: capsule option (English translation of graffiti) ; Akira production report ; interview with Katsuhiro Otomo ; stills of production materials and Akira glossary ; interviews with restoration staff ; original teasers and trailers. Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyami. [English voiceover] Johnny Yong Bosch, Joshua Seth, Wendee Lee.
Contents:
Disc 1. Akira -- Disc 2. Bonus materials.
Summary:
A powerful psychic force known only as Akira resurfaces in Neo-Tokyo in the 21st century. Tetsuo, a young, inexperienced motorcycle biker driven beyond the boundaries of sanity by the power of Akira, is forced to conjure up demons laying dormant within his subconscious.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)48049331
Locations:
GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.