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[15][16][17] Kaneda's iconic motorcycle from the manga had no specific design. So Otomo said it came out "kind of random" and changed every time he drew it. [17] The character Chiyoko was originally designed to be an old man, but Otomo felt that was too ordinary and "a little boring" and came up with the idea for an old lady, which then became a large old lady. The character grew on him as he drew and she ended up with a greater
role than he originally planned. [17] Otomo posing on a replica of the futuristic motorcycle driven by Kaneda in Akira (2016) The logo for the manga changed several times throughout its serialization, including switching between Japanese and English. [17] The first 35 chapters used katakana in the font Thick Textbook, chosen by Otomo for its ease of understanding and impact. After getting tired of this logo and having entered "Chapter 2" a few chapters previously, he used English in Broadway for chapter 36 because he wanted an Art Deco feel. However, Otomo did not like it when he saw the magazine and for chapters 37–48 he changed the font to a different Art Deco-style and wrote his name in English as "OHTOMO KATSUHIRO". Otomo was often drawing Art Deco-styled skyscrapers on the title pages at this time, but that stopped when Neo Tokyo is destroyed in the story, at which point the logo changed again and he removed the "H" from his surname. The fourth logo for Akira, used for chapters 49–71, returned to
using katakana and was created by manga artist Hiroshi Hirata as Otomo wanted a Japanese calligraphy-style. Otomo's name was still written in English until chapter 55.
This is the only type of pass that works well with his misdirection
because of minimum contact with the ball. Ignite Pass Kuroko's Ignite Pass As an extension of his regular pass, Kuroko can also move the ball even quicker. He only does this if his imperceptible pass can be intercepted at some point. When he receives the ball, he punches it directly to a free player. This way, the force behind the pass will increase greatly and the ball will move much faster. This pass is also called the Acceleration Pass. But because this pass is very powerful, only some players can catch it successfully, in Junior High school only the Generation of Miracles were capable of receiving this pass. In Seirin, Kuroko only passes this way to Kagami and occasionally to Teppei Kiyoshi. [10] After their harsh training in Summer, according to Aida Riko all second years now are capable to receive it however it's painful for them as Hyuga said. Teppei Kiyoshi also noted when the first time he received this pass in street basketball tournament he could catch it but not continuously. Ignite Pass Kai Ignite Pass Kai A new, upgraded version of the Ignite Pass.
In response, he thought it would be different to simply include the world view of Japanese, so he thought that the way the chorus was sung would sound like a Japanese instrument, and there was a conflict within me. The rap part was fun for him. [14] "Sayonara Gokko" shows a mellow taste and lyrics that expresses the appearance of Hyakkimaru. [15] The second opening "Dororo" (どろろ) is performed by Asian Kung-Fu Generation and the second ending theme "Yamiyo" (闇夜) is performed by Eve. Masafumi Gotoh from Asian Kung-Fu Generation stated that he made the music with all his
thoughts so as not to be ashamed of the original Tezuka manga. Meanwhile, Eve said that the song portrays the ugly appearance that was born, the confrontation with loneliness, the unyielding belief of oneself, the immeasurable depth of the eyes, the new emotions that arise from the communication of the heart with others, and the encounter and parting what is really important, in this cursed world of being eaten or eaten, now that we are regaining the deprived body. The lyrics portray the characterization of Hyakkimaru as he develops his own identity. [16] Themes[edit] The fate towards religion is one of the series' main themes. Taking place
during the chaotic Sengoku period, the anime focuses on the tragedy on war and men's devotion towards religion. Crunchyroll noted that the series have a heavy focus on Buddhism and the demons that threaten society often resulting in violence in most episodes with the heroic Hyakkimaru standing out as under complicated socio-political stakes with Daigo's devotion towards the demons representing the shifts in changing Buddhist attitudes toward these entities. [17] Anime News Network noted that there is the ideas involving the damage of the Onin War as the anime often addressed victims of wars regardless of age and poverty is common in villagers.
