“Akira” Returns on 4K UHD Blu-Ray January 18, 2022 From Funimation

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Akira-4K-Blu-ray “Akira” Returns on 4K UHD Blu-Ray January 18, 2022 From Funimation

Additional January 2022 Home Video Highlights From Funimation Includes The Devil is a Part Timer Season 1, Strike Witches: Road to Berlin Season 3, And More!

What You Need to Know:

Equipped with remastered visuals and remixed audio, the iconic 1988 film AKIRA reemerges on 4K UHD Blu-ray™on January 18, 2022 from Funimation. The crown jewel of anime and science fiction will be accompanied by insightful behind the scenes special features, including an interview with director Katsuhiro Otomo, a look into the sound design and music by Geinoh Yamashirogumi, image galleries, original trailers and commercials, storyboards, and more!

Synopsis for AKIRA

In the future, Shotaro Kaneda and his motorcycle gang tear through Neo Tokyo, a city divided by growing tensions. But when caught in an accident, Kaneda’s friend Tetsuo Shima discovers a secret government project and receives psychic abilities beyond his control.

AKIRA Special Features Includes:

AKIRA Sound Clip (1988)

Music for AKIRA
Kaneda’s Theme
Exodus
Ethnic Meets Hi-Tech
Awakening
Mutation
Requiem

Director Interview

Storyboard Collection

The Writing on the Wall

Original Trailers

Original Commercials

Restoring AKIRA

Picture
English Voice Over
English 5.1 Audio Mix

Glossary

U.S. Trailer (2013)

Trailers

The Devil is a Part Timer Season 1, Strike Witches: Road to Berlin Season 3, Maesetsu! Opening Act The Complete Season, and more will also be released on Blu-ray and DVD in January 2022 as well.