DVD Info Year: 2003 Country: Japan Director: Otomo, Kawajiri & Oshii Cast: Akira (1988) based on the manga by Katsuhiro Otomo. Music by Shoji Yamashiro Ninja Scroll (1993) made by Madhouse Ghost in the Shell (1998) made by Production IG Running time: 300 min Language: Japanese with English subtitles Distributed in Australia by: Madman Entertainment

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In preparation for filming of The Matrix, Lawrence Fishburne (Morpheus) was asked to watch three key, genre defining anime titles... Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo, Ninja Scroll by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Ghost in the Shell by Mamoru Oshii. - films that set the standards. This box set is a must-have for anyone new to action anime, and a mind-blowing nostalgia-trip for anyone already long-versed in Japan's animation culture.

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