Akira
(4K Blu-ray)
Contributors
Ōtomo, Katsuhiro, 1954- film director,
Hashimoto, Izō, screenwriter.
Nakamura, Takashi, 1955- chief animator.
Yamashiro, Shōji, 1933- composer.
Misawa, Katsuji, director of photography.
Hashimoto, Izō, screenwriter.
Nakamura, Takashi, 1955- chief animator.
Yamashiro, Shōji, 1933- composer.
Misawa, Katsuji, director of photography.
Published
[Japan] : Kōdansha, [2022].
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 4K AKIRA | Checked out |
| Westmont Public Library - Anime - 1st Floor | DVD BLU-RAY ANIME AKIRA | Checked out |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Animated films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Friendship -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Human experimentation in medicine -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Mental illness -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Motorcycle gangs -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Psychic ability -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Research institutes -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings.
Animated films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Friendship -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Human experimentation in medicine -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Mental illness -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Motorcycle gangs -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Psychic ability -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Research institutes -- Japan -- Tokyo -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings.
More Details
Published
[Japan] : Kōdansha, [2022].
Format
4K Blu-ray
Physical Desc
1 4K Blu-ray disc (124 minutes each) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Blu-ray disc
Language
Multiple
UPC
704400103612
Notes
General Note
Contains all three audio tracks: the remastered Japanese (2009), the original English (1988) and the remastered English (2001)
General Note
Based on the graphic novel "Akira" by Katsuhiro Ōtomo. Originally released as a motion picture in 1988.
Creation/Production Credits
Director, Katsuhiro Otomo ; screenwriters, Katsuhiro Otomo, Izo Hashimoto ; chief animator, Takashi Nakamura ; music, Shoji Yamashiro ; director of photography, Katsuji Misawa ; editor, Takeshi Seyama.
Participants/Performers
Mitsuo Iwata (Kaneda), Nozomo Sasaki (Tetsuo), Mami Koyama (Kei), Taro Ishida (Colonel), Tessyo Genda (Ryu), Mizuho Suzuki (Doctor), Tatsuhiko Nakamura (Takashi [No. 26]), Sachie Ito (Kiyoko [No. 25]), Kazuhiro Kando (Masara [No. 27]).
Description
"Set in a dystopian 2019, it tells the story of Shōtarō Kaneda, a leader of a biker gang whose childhood friend, Tetsuo Shima, acquires incredible telekinetic abilities after a motorcycle accident, eventually threatening an entire military complex amid chaos and rebellion in the sprawling futuristic metropolis of Neo-Tokyo."--From Wikipedia entry.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for graphic violence and brief nudity.
System Details
Ultra HD Blu-ray, 2160p Ultra high definition 16x9 widescreen, Dolby TrueHD
System Details
Blu-ray, region A, 1080p High definition 16x9 widescreen, Dolby TrueHD.
Language
English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1) or Japanese (Dolby TrueHD 2.0) dialogue; English subtitles.
Local note
BLU-RAY
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ōtomo, K., Hashimoto, I., Nakamura, T., Yamashiro, S., Misawa, K., Seyama, T., Iwata, M., Sasaki, N., Koyama, M., Ishida, T., Genda, T., Suzuki, M., Nakamura, T., Ito, S., & Kando, K. (2022). Akira (4K Blu-ray + Blu-ray edition.). Kōdansha.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Katsuhiro Ōtomo et al.. 2022. Akira. [Japan]: Kōdansha.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Katsuhiro Ōtomo et al.. Akira [Japan]: Kōdansha, 2022.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Ōtomo, K., Hashimoto, I., Nakamura, T., Yamashiro, S., Misawa, K., Seyama, T. and Iwata, M. et al (2022). Akira. 4K Blu-ray + Blu-ray edn. [Japan]: Kōdansha.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ōtomo, Katsuhiro, et al. Akira 4K Blu-ray + Blu-ray edition., Kōdansha, 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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