The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 78: Akira Talk with Vrai

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The Saturday Anime series continues with one of the most iconic
anime (and manga) to ever be made: AKIRA! And with me
to talk a bit about this massively influential franchise is new
guest to the show Vrai Kaiser (they/them). Even with 2
hours to chat about Akira, we only manage to touch
the tip of the iceberg on what makes this Katsuhiro Otomo classic
so special. Listen as we discuss how we first saw this
film far too young, how it appealed to more
folks than just your typical anime fans, and why this 80s
creation is a little too prophetic on how life in 2019 ended up
being. Also in this episode: the premiere of my brand new opening
theme!.....that you don’t hear until the end. (Whoops.)




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Relevant links: 


Watch Akira (dubbed) legally, free with ads
in the US on Tubi!

Watch Akira dubbed and/or subbed, legally &
free with ads in the US on Anime Planet (via Hulu)!

Buy the Akira bluray/DVD combo pack
on Rightstuf or Amazon

Buy the regular edition Akira manga
on Rightstuf or Amazon

Buy the limited edition 35th
Anniversary Akira manga hardcover box set
on Rightstuf or Amazon

An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike
Slide

Mentioned in the episode: the essay “You Called for Me:
Masculine Pain and Isolation in Akira” on the
VRV blog

Also mentioned on the episode: The Awaken Akira fan
film, and the Project Akira fan film

Follow Vrai on Twitter

Listen to Vrai’s podcast, Trash & Treasures

Find more of Kerobit’s music
on InazumaKick.com!



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