Shoutarou Kaneda

Shoutarou Kaneda

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20 of the Best Mature Anime of All Time

20 of the Best Mature Anime of All Time

Anime aimed at teens is a lot of fun. But anime aimed at an older crowd is on a whole other level! You get more violence, gore, nudity and sex than you bargained for...which isn't entirely a bad thing.
Top 10 Revving Hot Motorbikes In Anime

Top 10 Revving Hot Motorbikes In Anime

Admit it! You really do wish you could burn rubber on a 2-wheeled beauty, as you race through neon-lit Tokyo streets. Speed demons may need to check out some of the following motorbikes in anime in order to get their adrenaline rush!
Top 20 Fast Anime Characters: You Can't Even See Them!

Top 20 Fast Anime Characters: You Can't Even See Them!

There's something appealing about characters with lightning speed, and you can be pretty sure that most shounen action anime will feature at least a few guys who can zip around effortlessly. But this list of 20 fast anime characters will show you that there's more to speed than meets the eye!
Top 20 Must Watch Anime Classics of All Time

Top 20 Must Watch Anime Classics of All Time

Check out these 20 must watch anime classics! All of them are popular anime that are considered genuine masterpieces and have set important milestones in the history of anime. Some have unique visuals, some have complex characters, and some have both. Let's take a whimsical stroll down memory lane!
Top 15 Anime About Friendship - Best Anime Friends Forever

Top 15 Anime About Friendship - Best Anime Friends Forever

In life, everyone should have at least one person they can truly call their friend. This is no different for our favorite anime characters. Let's take a look at 15 anime where friendship is paramount and the bond between anime friends is eternal!
Akira: Bike Gangs and Kaneda's Iconic Motorcycle

Akira: Bike Gangs and Kaneda's Iconic Motorcycle

Akira follows the story of two best friends, Tetsuo Shima and Shotaro Kaneda, who suddenly get wrapped up in an epic battle which humanity's future hinges on. Let’s take a look at some of the rival bike gangs in the series, as well as Kaneda's famous motorcycle!
Akira: 10 Great Kaneda Moments in GIF Form

Akira: 10 Great Kaneda Moments in GIF Form

Set in post-apocalyptic Neo Tokyo, Akira is a gritty tale that ponders the future of humanity. Despite the film's heavy content, its playful protagonist Kaneda manages to singlehandedly balance out the story's grim tone. Here's a GIF collection showcasing some of Kanada's best moments.
Akira and its incredible visual language: SOL, motorbikes and more!

Akira and its incredible visual language: SOL, motorbikes and more!

Akira is one of the most impressive pieces of animation ever to come from Japan on a technical level. Our writer takes a deeper look into how it uses its visuals to tell its story, from the devastating power of the SOL to the envy generated by Kaneda's iconic motorbike.

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Akira Explained: The Political Meaning Uncovered

Akira Explained: The Political Meaning Uncovered

Akira has a deep meaning below its super-slick, neon-infused cyberpunk sheen. It's time to have its gritty, yet realistic political climate explained!
Neo-Tokyo: The Dystopian, Cyberpunk Wonderland of Akira

Neo-Tokyo: The Dystopian, Cyberpunk Wonderland of Akira

Neo-Tokyo, the setting of the 1988 film Akira, is one of anime's most iconic environs. Let's take a closer look at the city that helped bring anime to the West.
Cyberpunk in the Art of Akira

Cyberpunk in the Art of Akira

Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, is a science fiction cult film that has influenced a lot of popular anime creators. This movie is considered to be one of the best examples of cyberpunk in Japanese animation available! Keep on reading to find out why.
15 Character Defining Quotes From Akira

15 Character Defining Quotes From Akira

Akira is a classic anime filled with some unforgettable quotes, so much so that it deserves a list of some of the greatest the movie has to offer. Not only are they iconic, but they are perfect sources of character exposition and exploration. Take a look at these great quotes!