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Akira (1988) / Genga / 240mm x 350mm

Incredibly detailed layout sketch of a devastated Neo Tokyo.

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Akira (1988) / Sequential Setup (Cels x 7) + Genga / 240mm x 350mm

Crashing helicopter heralds Tetsuo’s arrival on the scene.

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Akira (1988) / Oversize Key Master Set-Up (Cels x 6, Original Background + Genga) / 300mm x 425mm

Tetsuo writhes in pain upon his throne as he begins to lose control of his powers.

Interesting to note how the size and perspective of the throne was altered between the planning stage and final shot.

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Akira (1988) / Genga / 240mm x 350mm

Tetsuo crests a pile of rubble during his battle with Kaneda.

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Akira (1988) / Production-Used Genga Copy / 240mm x 350mm

Tetsuo crests a pile of rubble during his battle with Kaneda.

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Akira (1988) / Original Background x 1, Douga x 1 & Genga x 1 / 335mm x 400mm

Production materials used to create a shot in which Tetsuo has a flashback to happy times he shared with Kaneda racing through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

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Akira (1988) / Genga / 240mm x 350mm

Kaneda prepares to drop a large rock on an injured Tetsuo as SOL’s cannon zeros in on their location from orbit.

Note: This is my favourite shot in the entire film. It’s also one of the most complex, comprising of nine separate layers of animation.

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Akira (1988) / Genga / 240mm x 350mm

Tetsuo uses his powers to shield Kaneda and himself from SOL’s cannon.

Note: This is my favourite shot in the entire film. It’s also one of the most complex, comprising of nine separate layers of animation.