This ’80s Body Horror Anime Paved the Way for ‘Akira’

Japanese animation, commonly known as anime, is one of Japan’s major and widely appreciated exports. Its distinctive style encourages numerous directors to explore innovative storylines that resonate with diverse audiences. Among the groundbreaking anime titles, “Akira,” released in 1988, made a significant impact in the United States. The release of “Akira” opened doors for other successful anime productions like “Ghost in the Shell,” “Ninja Scroll,” and the “Evangelion” series. “Akira” blended elements of body horror and cyberpunk, offering a futuristic Tokyo setting that captivated many viewers, especially those who were fans of other tech-noir films such as “Blade Runner” and “Terminator.

‘What If…?’ Season 3 Ending Explained

As a devoted fan, I’ve just finished binge-watching Marvel’s “What If…?” – the groundbreaking animated series that delved into the fascinating concept of the multiverse. This idea, central to The Multiverse Saga like “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” and “Deadpool & Wolverine,” has been beautifully woven into this show since its inception.

Despite the seemingly endless narrative potential that “What If…?” offered, with a series that could have continued for years, presenting new alternate stories, it’s now wrapped up after just 26 episodes.

Every Action Movie Streaming for Free on Tubi in January 2025

Among the numerous streaming services out there, I’ve found Tubi to be quite exceptional due to its free ad-supported streaming platform. Ever since it first appeared in 2014, Tubi has been steadily gaining traction with over 80 million active users and support for multiple languages. What sets Tubi apart is not just the diverse collection of movies from external licensors, but also its original productions that have made quite an impact.

Jon M. Chu Has A Hilarious Response After Lin-Manuel Miranda Claimed Wicked Copied In The Heights Choreography

In 2021, while working on “In The Heights”, the musical’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Jon M. Chu developed a strong friendship. Both are influential figures in the film industry, so it’s no wonder that they each released big films towards the end of 2024. Miranda composed original songs for “Mufasa: The Lion King”, while Jon M. Chu directed the blockbuster musical “Wicked”. Although they weren’t collaborating on these specific projects, there were reports that Chu borrowed some choreography from “In The Heights”. When Lin pointed this out in a public manner, Chu acknowledged it and responded to his “spunky” friend.