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Metropolis (1927)
Tetsuo creates a replacement mechanical right arm for himself, like Rotwang in "Metropolis"
Tetsuo creates a replacement mechanical right arm for himself, like Rotwang in "Metropolis"
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
A picture on the nursery wall shows the Seven Dwarfs at Snow white's coffin.
A picture on the nursery wall shows the Seven Dwarfs at Snow white's coffin.
Bambi (1942)
Thumper doll.
Thumper doll.
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Inspiration.
Inspiration.
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Portrait on nursery wall.
Portrait on nursery wall.
Tetsujin nijûhachi-go (1963)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Z (1969)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Carrie (1976)
Mad Max (1979)
Alien (1979)
Stalker (1979)
The last scene in Stalker, where the Stalker's daughter uses telekinesis to slide a glass of water into her hand, is paralleled in Akira where Tetsuo does the same thing in a hospital room.
The last scene in Stalker, where the Stalker's daughter uses telekinesis to slide a glass of water into her hand, is paralleled in Akira where Tetsuo does the same thing in a hospital room.
The Shining (1980)
Similar bathtub scene.
Similar bathtub scene.
Scanners (1981)
Heavy Metal (1981)
The Thing (1982)
Tetsuo's out-of-control mutating heavily resembles The Thing's many transformations
Tetsuo's out-of-control mutating heavily resembles The Thing's many transformations
Blade Runner (1982)
Harmagedon: Genma taisen (1983)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
same patrol vehicles
same patrol vehicles
Meikyû monogatari (1987)
Same cat doorway.
Same cat doorway.
Referenced in
Tetsuo, the Iron Man (1989)
Rôjin Z (1991)
The Simpsons: When Flanders Failed (1991)
In the karate studio, there is a poster which says "Akira hangs out in Neo-Tokyo".
In the karate studio, there is a poster which says "Akira hangs out in Neo-Tokyo".
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
scene with bruce wayne fighting motorcycle gang mirrors fight in akira
scene with bruce wayne fighting motorcycle gang mirrors fight in akira
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Siskel & Ebert: Screamers/Richard III/Bed of Roses/Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored/Angels and Insects (1996)
Roger Ebert mentions that Katsuhiro Ohtomo also directed this movie when he recommends "Rôjin Z" (1991) on video.
Roger Ebert mentions that Katsuhiro Ohtomo also directed this movie when he recommends "Rôjin Z" (1991) on video.
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Dark City (1998)
Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Spriggan (2001)
Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
The scene in which Neo meets the gifted children in the Oracle's apartment is an homage to the similar scene at the end of Akira (1988).
The scene in which Neo meets the gifted children in the Oracle's apartment is an homage to the similar scene at the end of Akira (1988).
Spaced: Ends (1999)
Daisy mentions how she thought she and Tim were going to go see this, then Tim says "We'll rent it"
Daisy mentions how she thought she and Tim were going to go see this, then Tim says "We'll rent it"
Blood (2000)
poster seen
poster seen
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)
Electric Dragon 80.000 V (2001)
It is referenced.
It is referenced.
Metropolis (2001)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi: Unite! Abenobashi Intergalactic Shopping Center (2002)
Tetsuo's head appears among the collection of sci-fi collectibles.
Tetsuo's head appears among the collection of sci-fi collectibles.
Timesplitters 2 (2002)
Die Another Day (2002)
Daredevil (2003)
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Hulk (2003)
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
Big explosion of water in fight scene matches big explosion in Neo Tokyo (ie shimmering orb growing in city)
Big explosion of water in fight scene matches big explosion in Neo Tokyo (ie shimmering orb growing in city)
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (2004)
The Ninja's line "the medicine!" is an Akira reference, just like in the original game.
The Ninja's line "the medicine!" is an Akira reference, just like in the original game.
Halo 2 (2004)
it's got the same explosion scene
it's got the same explosion scene
Strongbad_email.exe (2004)
In "Japanese Cartoon", Stinkoman's line, "No way, you're just a kid; maybe when you're older," refers to where Kaneda refuses to let Tetsuo ride his motorbike because he's "just a kid". Also, Stinkoman's voice is similar to Cam Clarke's dub of Kaneda
In "Japanese Cartoon", Stinkoman's line, "No way, you're just a kid; maybe when you're older," refers to where Kaneda refuses to let Tetsuo ride his motorbike because he's "just a kid". Also, Stinkoman's voice is similar to Cam Clarke's dub of Kaneda
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
In the "Mercenaries" bonus game, the playable character Jack Krauser can morph his arm into a mutated blob and attack; identical to the character Tetsuo in the anime film Akira.
In the "Mercenaries" bonus game, the playable character Jack Krauser can morph his arm into a mutated blob and attack; identical to the character Tetsuo in the anime film Akira.
The 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
Talked about
Talked about
The Ring Two (2005)
When Rachel is looking through the video tapes at the fair, Akirais one of them
When Rachel is looking through the video tapes at the fair, Akirais one of them
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005)
In the bathhouse, a meeting takes places between Shetland and a Japanese I-SDF contact named Kaneda, along with two bodyguards. The meeting turns hostile and the bodyguard yells out Kaneda's name before shooting Shetland's henchman. Kaneda then yells out his bodyguard's name, Tetsuo, before Shetland shoots Tetsuo. This is a reference to Katsuhiro Otomo's animated film, Akira, in which the two main characters are named Kaneda and Tetsuo. In the film, Kaneda yells out Tetsuo's name under several occasions.
In the bathhouse, a meeting takes places between Shetland and a Japanese I-SDF contact named Kaneda, along with two bodyguards. The meeting turns hostile and the bodyguard yells out Kaneda's name before shooting Shetland's henchman. Kaneda then yells out his bodyguard's name, Tetsuo, before Shetland shoots Tetsuo. This is a reference to Katsuhiro Otomo's animated film, Akira, in which the two main characters are named Kaneda and Tetsuo. In the film, Kaneda yells out Tetsuo's name under several occasions.
Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy (2005)
Danny's "finger blast" while using the Ecto-Skeleton looks like Tetsuo's destruction of Neo-Tokyo
Danny's "finger blast" while using the Ecto-Skeleton looks like Tetsuo's destruction of Neo-Tokyo
Storm (2005)
Mentioned in the dialog when Donny is at the door of Jeppon
Mentioned in the dialog when Donny is at the door of Jeppon
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006)
In "3 Times Halloween Funjob", giving the jar to Stinkoman will make him slightly mutate into a tentacle monster. This is a reference to this anime movie, in which a similar incident happens to Tetsuo
In "3 Times Halloween Funjob", giving the jar to Stinkoman will make him slightly mutate into a tentacle monster. This is a reference to this anime movie, in which a similar incident happens to Tetsuo
We Are the Strange (2007)
eMMM's robot going into space was inspired by a scene in this movie.
eMMM's robot going into space was inspired by a scene in this movie.
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo (2007)
Boy wearing same outfit as title character seen watching Sumo match
Boy wearing same outfit as title character seen watching Sumo match
Dorks & Damsels (2007)
mentioned by Astropia employee
mentioned by Astropia employee
Sukiyaki Western Django (2007)
Ringo says the name Akira brings back memories, as he is an "anime otaku".
Ringo says the name Akira brings back memories, as he is an "anime otaku".
Saints Row 2 (2008)
There are motorcycles named the Tetsuo and the Kaneda.
There are motorcycles named the Tetsuo and the Kaneda.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (2008)
The Mecha Tengu/Jet Tengu look and act like the transforming jets in this anime
The Mecha Tengu/Jet Tengu look and act like the transforming jets in this anime
The Making of 'Halo Legends' (2010)
mentioned by name
mentioned by name
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Todd defacing the moon
Todd defacing the moon
Bento Monogatari (2010)
story elements
story elements
Special Collector's Edition: Supercop (2011)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of February/March
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of February/March
Special Collector's Edition: Masters del universo (2011)
DVD mentioned
DVD mentioned
Featured in
Manga! (1994)
Clip(s) and discussed
Clip(s) and discussed
Heat (1995)
Seen on a TV when Neil calls Charlene
Seen on a TV when Neil calls Charlene
Troldspejlet: Episode #33.2 (2005)
DVD release reviewed + footage used
DVD release reviewed + footage used
The 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Anime: Drawing a Revolution (2007)
Talked about, clips used.
Talked about, clips used.
Xenobites (2008)
A hooker watches the movie on TV
A hooker watches the movie on TV
Special Collector's Edition: Especial redoblajes (2011)
clip shown
clip shown
Visionado obligado: Idiots and Angels (2011)
clips shown
clips shown
CineMaverick TV: Episode #1.3 (2012)
clips shown
clips shown
Anime Abandon: Akira (2012)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
Spoofed in
Family Guy: The King Is Dead (2000)
Peter's revised version of "The King and I" takes place in 2015 A.D., the same year in which "Akira" takes place. Also the set includes a ruined cityscape reminiscent of Neo-Tokyo.
Peter's revised version of "The King and I" takes place in 2015 A.D., the same year in which "Akira" takes place. Also the set includes a ruined cityscape reminiscent of Neo-Tokyo.
South Park: Trapper Keeper (2000)
When Trapper Keeper joins with him, Cartman becomes an almost unstoppable blob thing that spoofs the transforming Tetsuo. Even the musical cue that is played when Trapper Keeper is shown is the same as in Akira. Rosie O'Donnell is also killed by Cartman in the same manner that Tetsuo kills one of the characters in the film.
When Trapper Keeper joins with him, Cartman becomes an almost unstoppable blob thing that spoofs the transforming Tetsuo. Even the musical cue that is played when Trapper Keeper is shown is the same as in Akira. Rosie O'Donnell is also killed by Cartman in the same manner that Tetsuo kills one of the characters in the film.
The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: He's Not Dead, He's My Mascot/Hog Wild (2005)
Kaneda's motorcycle rode by Mandy
Kaneda's motorcycle rode by Mandy
Robot Chicken: The Sack (2005)
character from movie next to bike singing opera: "Tetsuo"
character from movie next to bike singing opera: "Tetsuo"
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken Christmas Special (2005)
Mrs. Claus turning into a huge blob
Mrs. Claus turning into a huge blob
Robot Chicken: Easter Basket (2006)
Mrs. Claus turning into a huge blob
Mrs. Claus turning into a huge blob
