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The possibility of a live-action take of the 1988 anime movie Akira from Warner Bros is no longer, as Deadline has confirmed that the right have lapsed, now reverted back to manga publisher Kodansha.

Right now, Amazon has the 4k UHD copy of the beloved and iconic anime movie Akira on sale for only $14.39, down from its original price of $29.98. That’s a 52% drop and less than $1 off an all ...

POM Anime has partnered with Kodansha to license the 4K restoration of 1988’s “Akira” across 20 countries. The July 16 release date carries special significance for fans as “Akira Day ...

Fans of the classic anime movie Akira can get the recently released Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray for only $20 at Amazon and Walmart. This special-edition printing of Akira released on March 4 for ...

Based on the original 1982 manga of the same name, Akira 's release in 1988 was a watershed moment for anime and adult animation in general, for breaking cultural boundaries and reaching a ...

From there, writers like Rogue One's Gary Whitta, followed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Black Adam, The Shallows, Carry On), stepped in and out, trying to bring Akira to life. Nevertheless, by 2012, the ...

Entertainment Movies Action Movies akira Live-action Akira movie finally dies after Warner Bros. give up rights to beloved anime News By Nick Staniforth published June 29, 2025 ...