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Akira

mediaactive5 mentionsFirst seen May 14, 2023Last seen Dec 21, 2025

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Akira is a classic anime film that has become a significant cultural touchstone within the pinball community. The film inspired the online persona of Kaneda, a prominent pinball podcast host who advocates for an Akira-themed pinball machine, believing such a licensed game would have strong commercial appeal. While Akira itself is not a pinball game, it represents a desirable intellectual property for the industry due to its iconic status and animation quality.

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  • Licensed IP; host humorously speculates about theoretical Haggus production (hypothetical example of worst-case scenario)

    Episode 940: "How To Avoid Pinball Scams"Apr 22, 2024
  • #6 on Kaneda's dream list; 1988 anime by Katsuhiro Otomo featuring Neo-Tokyo, Kaneda bike gang, accessible licensing with global fanbase

    Kaneda Classic #1: "Top 10 Themes We Need"May 14, 2023
  • Homebrew game using two-way mirror technique for underplayfield reveal

    Homebrew Showcase: BMO! Pinball by Anthony Van Winkle and Jayauna JamesNov 7, 2025
  • Hypothetical pinball theme; Kaneda passionately advocates for licensing; believes it would sell instantly

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectular December 20Dec 21, 2025
  • Anime film that inspired Kaneda's online persona 'Kaneda'; he discusses its animation technique and cell market values

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular - November 29Nov 30, 2025

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