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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.

Akira

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    A Paperback by Michelle Le Blanc

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 10/31/2014
      ISBN-13 9781844578085
      978-1844578085
      ISBN-10 1844578089
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      Animated films and animation

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

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