One of the most influential anime of all time, Akira is known for its iconic "Akira Slide," where a character, typically on a motorcycle, turns hard and slides away from the camera, often with ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A new Spider-Man 2 launch trailer debuted just ahead of its October 20 release, and it’s got a brief clip that has anime fans going wild. The ...

Watch a modern Hollywood blockbuster and chances are you’ll see a reference to Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 anime masterpiece, probably in the form of the iconic “ Akira motorcycle slide.” ...

Animation has honored Akira's iconic motorcycle slide for over 30 years, and this video compiles the homages from Batman: TAS to Paw Patrol.

There’s no shortage of futuristic gear in sci-fi anime, but nothing has ever topped the cool factor of Kaneda’s motorcycle in ...