Take one minute to look at the making of Akira (1988) directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. This behind-the-scenes footage reveals the meticulous hand-drawn work that powered Neo-Tokyo: animators sketching frame after frame, color artists layering those iconic reds and blues, and entire teams coordinating sequences that pushed the limits of 1980s animation. With more than 150,000 drawings and unprecedented detail in every shot, Akira wasn’t just a movie. It was a turning point that redefined what animati
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