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The cultural consciousness loves the âAkira Slideâ; a single moment in the 1988 anime movie Akira where ShĆtarĆ 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 wouldnât 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 youâve never seen the movie, youâve almost definitely seen the physics-defying Akira Slide. 37 years later, TV showrunners, animators, and directors canât get enough of that effortless skid. Itâs featured in everything from Batman: The Animated Series to Adventure Time to Jordan Peeleâs 2022 sci-fi horror Nope to even adorable shows like Doraemon and the PokĂ©mon anime.
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