Bandai Namco Commemorates Akira Anniversary With Rad Jacket

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Bandai Namco Commemorates Akira Anniversary With Rad Jacket



Remember that awesome red jacket Kaneda wore in Akira? If you've got the cash, you too can own one.

In 1982 Katsuhiro Otomo unveiled Akira, a manga that would go on to spawn a beloved anime film and influence far more aspects of pop culture than I have room to discuss. It was a big deal, is what I'm saying here.

The story's protagonist, Kaneda, is a teenager who is notable for three reasons: First, he has a wicked sweet motorcycle. Second, he leads a gang of similarly equipped teens in dystopian Tokyo. Third, his signature jacket is the coolest piece of aged leather this side of Keith Richards.

Also, there's something about saving the world from a living nuclear allegory, but the details are kinda fuzzy.

In celebration of the manga's 30th anniversary, Bandai Namco has recreated the iconic jacket in all its crimson glory, and is now offering the duds for sale.

Unfortunately, there are two caveats to this story. Not only is the jacket only available to those willing to navigate a circuitous Japanese website [http://lalabitmarket.channel.or.jp/feature/akira-kaneda-jacket/], it's also priced at ¥69,800. That's $910 US dollars.

Now, before your dreams deflate entirely, let me point out that the jackets are available in a wide range of sizes. Everything from S to XXXL, so those of you undergoing shady government experimentation that has left your body a swollen, gelatinous mound of psychokinetically charged flesh can still likely find one in your size.

Plus, for added realism, in case that last scenario is a bizarrely prescient description of your current situation, Bandai Namco has also crafted a replica of Tetsuo's black jacket [http://lalabitmarket.channel.or.jp/p/120196], though you'll likely have to provide your own cape.

Source: Topless Robot [http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/10/good_for_health_bad_for_your_wallet.php]

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Tartarga

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I'd much rather have his badass bike, but that would probably be much much more expensive so I can make due with the jacket. To bad i'll probably never ever be able to afford it.
 

Scrustle

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Awesome! But I too would prefer the bike. I once knew someone who had a replica of Keneda's jacket which he had custom made for him. Don't know how much it cost him, but he did have to get it shipped over the Atlantic to get it. It wasn't the best replica either...
 

ddq5

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Okay, I'll buy the Kaneda one and someone get Tetsuo's and we can take turns shouting each other's names.

TETSUO!
 

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ddq5 said:
Okay, I'll buy the Kaneda one and someone get Tetsuo's and we can take turns shouting each other's names.

TETSUO!
KaneDAAAA!!!!!
/rage face

I'd love to own this jacket, but there are other things from other anime I love so much more, that I'd rather own.
 

Lunar Templar

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lmao $910? for a jacket? that looks like the one from some overrated anime movie?

what are they on to think that's a good idea?
pretty sure its illegal...
 

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Nope, I liked Akira, but there's no way a leather jacket at almost one THOUSAND bucks is a thing I'd considder buying. Altough red is a nice colour :p
 

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I just saw Akira for the first time not long ago and I can say that it holds up.

It wasn't nearly good enough for me to spend a thousand dollars on a jacket, though.
 

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Kenjitsuka said:
Nope, I liked Akira, but there's no way a leather jacket at almost one THOUSAND bucks is a thing I'd considder buying. Altough red is a nice colour :p
Well to be honest GOOD leather jackets are not cheap, I know I got 2. Specially if they are designer or brand jackets.

Edit: Hoo I got a good one!!!
I wonder if the movie that Hollywood is making of Akira is going to buy one of these jackets, if not they are loserrsss... Proply wont, since Hollywood can't promote drug use! My Atheismo, think of the children!

I'd get one, if I had the money. But... I think it is not a smart move since I take quite variety of pain medication and sedative medication. It would look bad to have a jacket that promotes it, in a sense :)

Thinking of which I need to watch Akira again (Not just only because of the cool soundtrack) and find the Manga books from my local library again.
 

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$900? It better come with a freaking motorcycle for that price.
 

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There is a manufacturer in canada called AbbyShot clothiers that makes the red pill jacket for much much less than that. They also make some other geek wear as well

EDIT: http://www.abbyshot.com/ is the site I was thinking of.
 

GonzoGamer

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So Does Rosie O'Donnel have one? Or can she not afford it?

He did have a badass jacket but that one in the pic doesn't quite look right. Looks like it's made out of vinyl.
For that kind of money you can have something custom made that looks better.

Besides, I think I'd rather have the kooky blazer Spike wore in Cowboy Bebop. That thing seems pretty versatile.
 

DTWolfwood

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rather like to know where i can get the bike. XD

Sweet duds tho, considering its one of the more iconic wardrobes to anyone with is into Anime.

but god damn $900+?!