(dub) - Akira
: Featured Cam Clarke as Kaneda and Jan Rabson as Tetsuo.
This was the first introduction of Akira to many Western viewers and is noted for its "gritty" 80s feel.
: This is currently the most common version found on modern streaming platforms and 4K Blu-ray releases. 3. "Akira: Production Report" 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.
: Described as having more "personality" and emotional freedom in the performances, despite some localization choices that were common for the era. : Featured Cam Clarke as Kaneda and Jan Rabson as Tetsuo
: Featured Johnny Yong Bosch as Kaneda and Joshua Seth as Tetsuo.
: Directed by Wally Burr , known for his work on Transformers and G.I. Joe . : Featured Johnny Yong Bosch as Kaneda and
: 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.