Successful in both Japan and the West, Akira had a huge impact on the international growth in popularity of manga and anime. Closely analysing the film and its key themes, Colin O'Dell and Michelle Le Blanc assess its historical importance, its impact on the Western perception of anime, and its influence on science fiction cinema.
| ISBN: | 9781844578085 |
| Publication date: | 31st October 2014 |
| Author: | Michelle Le Blanc, Colin Odell |
| Publisher: | BFI an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | BFI Film Classics |
| Genres: |
Animated films and animation Films, cinema |