Akira
Akira is a Japanese given name that can be used for people of any gender. The meaning of Akira varies with the kanji used, but common representations include bright, clear, or intelligent. The name appears in a variety of media and real-world contexts, and it is also used as a title for several works of fiction.
Akira refers most prominently to the 1988 animated science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, adapted
The Akira manga, also created by Otomo, was serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 1982 to 1990
Both the manga and film have had a substantial influence on anime and global popular culture, contributing
Beyond Otomo’s works, the name appears for numerous fictional characters in Japanese media and for real individuals.