From Supreme and PornHub collaborations to rap music videos, the influence of the now famed anime film Akira continues to resonate well in 2018.

YouTube user Super Eyepatch Wolf has taken it upon himself to break down just how influential the 1988 film is. Check out the video above to learn more about how Akira changed the course of both anime and contemporary filmmaking.

And if you like the aesthetic, head down to the comments and let us know who you would like to see collaborating with Akira next.

In other movie news, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is set to surpass ‘Black Panther’ in second week box office numbers. Get the full scoop right here.

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Words by Bianca Giulione

Associate Music Editor

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