The director’s early film will arrive here in the States on Blu-ray on March 8, 2011.

An Akira remake could be very awesome. Just don’t call it Akira.

Shortly after his death, Satoshi Kon’s family posted these final words on his blog.

Acclaimed anime director Satoshi Kon has passed away at the age of 46.

I can’t think of a better film with which to introduce a younger generation to the magic and wonder of Hayao Miyazaki.