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Tuesday, 10 April 2012

‘Akira’ superfan builds iconic bike for charity

Ever thought of taking a rip-roaring road trip to Neo-Tokyo on the back of a futuristic motorcycle?

Inspired by post-apocalyptic anime smash Akira, Japan native Masashi Teshima has done just that, and in the process turned his fan-fueled dreams into a platform for a worthwhile cause or two.


Aboard a life-size replica of the iconic motorcycle ridden by Akira protagonist Shotaro Kaneda, Teshima set out from his hometown of Fukuoka, Japan and rode all the way to Tokyo, raising money for Bokura Company, an organization whose focus is to provide support for childhood autism.

But the giving doesn't stop there.        More Read

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