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The cultural consciousness loves the āAkira Slideā; a single moment in the 1988 anime movie Akira where ShÅtarÅ Kaneda, following a bike race, skids across the tarmac to slow himself down, facing the screen, his bike side-on, trails of smoke billowing up from the road. Of course, he could use his brakes, but it wouldnāt be as flashy now, would it? Distributors Toho knew what they were doing when they slapped Kaneda and the bike on the movie poster.
Even if youāve never seen the movie, youāve almost definitely seen the physics-defying Akira Slide. 37 years later, TV showrunners, animators, and directors canāt get enough of that effortless skid. Itās featured in everything from Batman: The Animated Series to Adventure Time to Jordan Peeleās 2022 sci-fi horror Nope to even adorable shows like Doraemon and the PokĆ©mon anime.
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This post highlights an iconic moment in anime that has clearly left a lasting impact. The āAkira Slideā is such a memorable scene, and it’s interesting to see how it continues to influence characters like Samus. Great exploration of its cultural significance!