The look of the show, reminiscent of Japanese anime and the 1990s series "Aeon Flux" among other influences, was also crucial.

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An exhibition by Joe Peacock called "Art of Akira" will showcase the world's largest private collection of original cells, original paintings and drawings from the famous Japanese anime film.

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Tilda is only in town for a few days but is hoping to catch Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, the latest feature from Japanese anime guru Hayao Miyazaki, while she's here.

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Today his ADV Films, in Houston, is America's leading licensor and distributor of Japanese animation, known as anime (AH-nee-meh), with 400 dvd titles slotted for this year.

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