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 is Fan Service Getting Blamed for the Death of Anime? 4 Comments | Sep 8, 2010 Ask John: Why Don’t Anime Adaptations Remain Faithful To Their Source? No Comments | Oct 31, 2006 Ask John: Is the 4Kids Acquisition of One Piece a Good Thing? No Comments | Jun 9, 2004 Ask John: Why is Incest Common in Anime? No Comments | Feb 1, 2002 About The Author john Add a CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.