Not only is Katsuhiro Otomo’s dystopian 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece, Akira , considered the greatest anime movie of all time, but it’s also possibly one of the most influential science fiction movies of all time. It stands in parallel with classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner in terms of its epicness. Akira is beautifully animated, dynamically colored, and horrifically violent, making it a feast for the eyes; Kanye West has even called it his “biggest creative inspiration,” directly drawing from the film for his “Stronger” music video . With Akira being cited as an influence in everything from Stranger Things to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the 1988 cult classic. However, how much do you really know about this iconic film? Let’s find out. Here’s a look at 10 things you didn’t know about Akira .…