Akira (dub) Apr 2026

This was the first introduction of Akira to many Western viewers and is noted for its "gritty" 80s feel.

: Described as having more "personality" and emotional freedom in the performances, despite some localization choices that were common for the era. Akira (Dub)

Created for the film's DVD release, this version aimed for higher technical fidelity and a closer translation to the original Japanese script. This was the first introduction of Akira to

: Directed by Wally Burr , known for his work on Transformers and G.I. Joe . : Directed by Wally Burr , known for

: Historically difficult to find after Pioneer redubbed it for DVD, but it was included as a legacy track in the Akira 25th Anniversary Edition . 2. The Pioneer Entertainment Dub (2001)

: Critics often cite this version as having superior voice acting quality and more accurate dialogue. However, some fans find the lip-syncing more distracting because the animation was originally timed to Japanese phonemes.

: Featured Cam Clarke as Kaneda and Jan Rabson as Tetsuo.