Ask John: Is there an Extended Version of Akira? John | April 3, 2002 | Ask John | No Comments Question: I heard from someone that there is an 8-hour version of Akira, and that it was in fact shown on American TV several years ago. Is there any truth to this? Answer: No. Related Posts Ask John: Why Do Anime Men Fear Cats? No Comments | Mar 22, 2001 Ask John: How Much Anime is Original? No Comments | Nov 2, 2010 Ask John: Why Don’t More Fans Analytically Respect Anime? No Comments | Feb 20, 2006 Ask John: How Significant are Religious Elements in Anime? No Comments | Dec 11, 2003 About The Author john Add a CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.