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Revision as of 10:53, 26 October 2004 by 62.6.139.11 (talk) (→Band)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Akira is a name with many meanings.
Japanese
Akira is a very popular given name for both males and females in Japan. Several different kanji can be pronounced "Akira", and most of the characters are variants on basic characters meaning "distinct" or "bright". The same characters may appear together with a second character to form names like Akio or Akihiko, meaning "bright boy".
Popular kanji characters include: 日明、晃、章、亨、陽
Famous Akiras include:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Akira Toriyama
- Akira Ijyuin, character of the manga Man of Many Faces
- Akira Mijyou, character of the manga and anime Scryed
- Akira Sudō, character of the manga Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai
- Akira Toya, character of the manga and anime Hikaru no Go
- Akira, character in the video game Rival Schools
Scots
Akira is also a female Scottish name meaning "anchor".
Anime and Manga
Akira is also a well known anime and manga series - see Akira (film).
Band
Akira is a London 3-piece alternative rock/post-rock band. They formed in a car-crash on November the 9th 2001 in the sleepy university town of Cambridge, England. Their aim was simple: make noise and have fun. After a year of perfecting their patented sonic assault they began playing small local shows and garnered lots of positive feedback. Then in the early summer of 2003 they released “Demonstration” a three-track CD that included the fan-favourite “81 Minutes.” After further perfection of their live incarnation they recorded a second demo which they termed 'Selections of Modern Music E.P.' This was released in the autumn. Finally, in the summer of 2004 they relocated their operations to London where they began phase two of their evil masterplan...
They have been comapared to such notable names as: Nirvana, Mogwai, Coldplay and Godspeed You Black Emperor. And played with bands as varied as: Six By Seven, Chikinki, Cat on Form and Amy Winehouse.
They enjoy walks in the park and watching sunsets with loved ones.
Further to all this: They are still not yet signed.
Band Members
- Joel Janiurek - Guitar, vocals
- Gbenga Adelekan - Bass, vocals
- Sarah Donachy - Drums
Discography
Star Trek
In the Star Trek fictional universe, there is also an Akira class starship.
External Links
Topics referred to by the same term
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