Tetsuo "Number 41" Shima

Tetsuo Shima

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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 15 Gang Anime

Top 15 Gang Anime

When there's a fight to be had, you definitely want some buddies guarding your back. Here you'll find fifteen anime where gangs are part of everyday life!

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Top 15 Best Gore Anime of All Time

Top 15 Best Gore Anime of All Time

Exposed innards, river of blood, mutilated body parts: these are just some of the vile scenes that gory anime are famous for. But, there are anime fans all over the world that simply love watching them. Check out some of the goriest, bloodiest, and most violent anime around.
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 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!
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.
Live Action Movie Adaptation of Akira: To Be or Not to Be

Live Action Movie Adaptation of Akira: To Be or Not to Be

We don't need a live action Akira. We probably don't even want a live action Akira. But if Hollywood is to make it, let's hope it's the best Akira it can be!

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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!