AKIRA Limited Edition 4K Ultra-HD + Blu-ray

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Akira 4K Blu-ray delivers great video and reference-quality audio in this excellent Blu-ray release Producer Kodansha commissioned an English dub of the film in 1989 that was produced and written by L. Michael Haller and directed by Wally Burr. [57] [58] [59] Francisco, Eric (March 30, 2018). " 'Ready Player One' Anime Easter Eggs Include Gundam, Voltron and Much More". inverse.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018 . Retrieved August 22, 2018. Trailers are provided for Aquarion Evol (HD, 1:27), Eureka Seven AO (HD, 00:43), Michiko & Hatchin (HD, 2:05),

Baseel, Casey (July 25, 2017). "The Tokyo Olympics might be taking its Akira anime connection too far【Video】". Sora News 24 . Retrieved February 28, 2020.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 ] Cam Clarke and Johnny Yong Bosch (top to bottom) voiced Kaneda in the first and second English dub of the film, respectively. Character Osmond, Andrew (June 21, 2011). "Akira: The Story Behind The Film". Empire. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018 . Retrieved September 8, 2018. Editor’s note: The Japanese Ultra HD release of Akira from Bandai included an HDR grade, which Funimation initially omitted from their release. This review covers the corrected disc, but Funimation’s replacement program is still available. For more information, visit their blog post here.]

previously released on the Blu-ray format). The surrounds are actively engaged and the experience is significantly enhanced by the impressive sound Lambie, Ryan (March 4, 2014). "Godzilla: 10 things we learned from Gareth Edwards". Den of Geek . Retrieved May 26, 2020. but the release doesn't include HDR and replacement discs containing HDR have been poorly distributed by Funimation Entertainment. The set comes White Sands, A Midnight Clear, Passed Away, The Playboys, Delicatessen, 1992. July 3, 2021. Event occurs at 24:47 . Retrieved July 3, 2021– via siskelebert.org.The additional booklet makes for fascinating reading and the extra features are interesting and well produced but the film is the true star and in 4K it just EXPLODES! Akira: the future-Tokyo story that brought anime west". the Guardian. July 10, 2013 . Retrieved January 11, 2023. a b Barone, Matt (June 8, 2011). "27. Akira (1988)". The 50 Best Sci-Fi Movies. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012 . Retrieved August 4, 2012. Funimation to Release Akira Film's Remaster on 4K Blu-ray Disc on December 22". Anime News Network. June 26, 2023.

Additional January 2022 Home Video Highlights From Funimation Includes The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 1, Strike Witches: Road to Berlin Season 3, Maesetsu! Opening Act The Complete Seasonand more will also be released on Blu-ray and DVD in January 2022 as well. production design by Kazuo Ebisawa, Yuji Ikehata, and Koji Ono. Alongside art direction by Toshiharu Mizutani ( Space Adventure Cobra, Anime Dub Director Kevin Seymour Passes Away". Anime News Network. February 8, 2014 . Retrieved May 22, 2017. About Criterion". The Criterion Collection. Archived from the original on August 1, 2015 . Retrieved August 16, 2015.Top Anime Movies on DVD". Time. July 31, 2005. Archived from the original on August 25, 2013 . Retrieved March 16, 2011. (subscription required) replacement discs were expected to be shipped in February, 2021. Yet several months later, the replacement discs have yet to be shipped to many Funimation noted in a press release that replacement discs would be offered to buyers wanting the HDR version of the 4K presentation. The 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. Having seen it first on VHS, then DVD, then Blu it really is the icing on the cake to own it on what may be it's final iteration and in all it's glory.

a b "Akira, Beat it, Kingsman: the 24 greatest action movies of all time". The Daily Telegraph. March 20, 2017. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Finally here and affordable (following a discount) is the daddy of all anime, looking and sounding better than ever. Tags: 4K, 4K remaster, 4K UHD, action, Akira, animation, comic book, Funimation, Geinoh Yamashirogumi, home release, home video, Katsuhiro Ôtomo, Mami Koyama, Manga, Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Reiji Asakura, remaster, Ryusuke Hikawa, science fiction, Shoji Yamashrio, Susumu Aketagawa, Takeshi Kusao, Yasushi Nagura The Incredible Artists of Kyoto Animation: Part 1". Anime News Network. August 21, 2019 . Retrieved September 2, 2019. Weathering With You, Akira 4K Remaster Rank at Japanese Box Office". Anime News Network. June 9, 2020 . Retrieved June 9, 2020.Akira was released by Toho on July 16, 1988. At the Japanese box office, it was the sixth highest-grossing Japanese film of the year, earning a distribution income ( distributor rentals) of ¥750million in 1988. [30] This made it a moderate success at the Japanese box office. [51] By 2000, the film had earned a Japanese distribution rental income of ¥800 million. [32] The film's 4K remaster received a limited Japanese IMAX re-release in May 2020. [52] Akira" (in Japanese). Japanese Movie Database. Archived from the original on August 21, 2007 . Retrieved July 19, 2007. Lent, John A. (2001). Animation in Asia and the Pacific. John Libbey. ISBN 978-1-86462-036-8. Archived from the original on June 26, 2018 . Retrieved June 26, 2018.