Masaaki Yuasa
Akira was created by Nagai following Toei Animation's approach of creating anti-heroes similar to the recently-cancelled manga "Demon Lord Dante". Nagai aimed in his take of the "Devilman" to portray the suffering of a demon, though focused more on the chaos of wars during the climax. "Devilman Crybaby" director Masaaki Yuasa was inspired to show a kinder take on Akira, and his intimate relationship between Ryo and Miki Makimura as a love triangle based on the impact the first reading Nagai's manga had on the director. Numerous voice actors have provided their work on Akira across the multiple animated versions of "Devilman".