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Warner Bros. Returns Akira Rights to Kodansha

6/28/2025

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After two decades of development hurdles, Warner Bros. has handed back the movie rights to the legendary Akira, returning them to Kodansha. This beloved manga and anime, set in a dystopian Tokyo, centers on the gripping journey of Tetsuo and Kaneda. Producers are now on the hunt for fresh studios to bring this iconic story to life.

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Story summary

After two decades of development hurdles, Warner Bros. has handed back the movie rights to the legendary Akira, returning them to Kodansha. This beloved manga and anime, set in a dystopian Tokyo, centers on the gripping journey of Tetsuo and Kaneda. Producers are now on the hunt for fresh studios to bring this iconic story to life.