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Akira was based on the equally groundbreaking manga, which clocked in at 2182 pages. It helped jump start a second wave of interest in anime, even though it was labeled by both George Lucas and Steven Spielberg as “unmarketable” in the United States. ...
His middle name Akira is a Japanese name meaning "bright, intelligent" made popular in recent years by Japanese video games and manga. ... and more »
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