Episode 144: We Promised This Akira Episode Two Years Ago

After two years of saying, “we’ll get to it,” the moment has arrived—this week on the K J and A Podcast, we finally dive deep into the iconic 1988 anime film Akira. From psychic meltdowns to cyberpunk chaos, we break down everything that makes Akira a foundational piece of anime history. We cover: A full recap of the film Our personal ratings and whether it still holds up How Akira influenced pop culture, from The Matrix to Stranger Things And yes… we talk about that wild ending Whether you’re an old fan revisiting Neo-Tokyo or watching it for the first time, this is the Akira episode you’ve been waiting for—because we’ve definitely made you wait for it. Email us at [email protected] Give us a call or leave a message at, 858-848-KJNA (5562) Linktree: linktr.ee/kjandapodcast Facebook: @kjandapodcast Instagram: @kjandapodcast X (Twitter): @KJandAPodcast Threads: @kjandapodcast Tiktok: @kjandapodcast Blue Sky: @kjandapodcast Youtube: @KJandAPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/kjandapodcast Just plain old donate? buymeacoffee.com/kjandapodcast   #Akira #Akira1988 #ClassicAnime #NeoTokyo #Tetsuo #Kaneda