` ` Akira '' ushered in a new wave of sophisticated and diverse anime . Many characters created for ` ` Akira '' can be seen as standalone works of art . Joe Dante is exhibiting his personal collection of ` ` Akira '' artwork at Dragon*Con . Says one follower : ` ` Akira '' is ` ` considered the pinnacle of animated art .
`` Akira '' ushered in a new wave of sophisticated and diverse anime . Many backgrounds created for `` Akira '' can be appreciated as standalone works of art . Joe Peacock is exhibiting his personal collection of `` Akira '' cels at Dragon*Con . Says one follower : `` Akira '' is `` considered the pinnacle of animated art .