
Akira Production Report
Documentary
Overview
A documentary on the making of the Japanese animated science fiction film, Akira, created by Katsuhiro Otomo from his popular graphic novel series of the same title; shows Japanese animators at work and discusses their state-of-the-art animation techniques.
Top Cast


Katsuhiro Otomo
Katsuhiro Otomo
Self
Katsuhiro Otomo
Self
Toshiharu Mizutani
Toshiharu Mizutani
Self
Toshiharu Mizutani
Self
Kimie Yamana
Kimie Yamana
Self
Kimie Yamana
Self


Mitsuo Iwata
Mitsuo Iwata
Self
Mitsuo Iwata
Self


Mami Koyama
Mami Koyama
Self
Mami Koyama
Self
Katsuji Misawa
Katsuji Misawa
Self
Katsuji Misawa
Self
Mitsunori Murata
Mitsunori Murata
Self
Mitsunori Murata
Self


Shoji Yamashiro
Shoji Yamashiro
Self
Shoji Yamashiro
Self


Takashi Nakamura
Takashi Nakamura
Self
Takashi Nakamura
Self
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