Introducing Manga to the West: Celebrating the Debut of Akira
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On this day in 1982, the first issue of Akira was published. Created by Katsuhiro Otomo, this post-apocalyptic tale helped popularize manga outside of Japan.
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Make Everything E.X.P.L.O.D.E. — The Other Works of Akira's
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Katsuhiro Ôtomo - News - IMDb
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Introducing Manga to the West: Celebrating the Debut of Akira
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Make Everything E.X.P.L.O.D.E. — The Other Works of Akira's
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