Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira was a revelation for American audiences in 1988 – and has since become an acclaimed sci-fi classic. It influenced countless manga artists, and kicked off the second wave of anime in the US. Beyond its groundbreaking dystopian plot Akira has gorgeous cell animation, and an amazing score (without it we might not have this).
Capsule’s Pride (Bikes) is a mixtape of Akira-themed remixes from producer Bwana that’s been released by LuckyMe Records. It combines progressive house and trance beats with the samples that includes bits from Geinoh Yamashirogumi’s original soundtrack. It’s tough to get a concept like this across, but Bwana does it brilliantly.
Put on your headphones and turn it up…
You can listen on YouTube, or download the full 9 track album in exchange for your email address here (note: autoplay music) – keep your finger on your down arrow key for bonus animations of the manga.
It’s become a favorite morning workout soundtrack for me. I hope it gives some of you a mid-week pick up.
Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Vertigo, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, amazing stunt performances, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)
