A passing glance at the design reveals why. The bike’s design is based on the lauded 1980s anime Akira. While the connection to Shotaro Kaneda’s bike in the movie is clear, the Ichiban is much ...

Here are the most faithful anime adaptations of manga series ... As he finally corners him on the dock, he performs the Akira Slide before hopping off the bike and engaging in hand-to-hand ...