The Akira Movie Poster Parody is based on the 1988 legendary cyberpunk film poster featuring Kaneda walking toward his iconic red motorcycle. While the 'Akira Slide' is another famous meme from the film, this specific poster layout has been parodied for decades by artists and meme-makers alike. It represents a cool and epic journey or confrontation. From The Simpsons to Star Wars, the composition is instantly recognizable: a character viewed from behind, walking through a desolate or urban landscape toward a vehicle. It is used to signal that a character is about to embark on a high-stakes mission or simply to pay homage to Katsuhiro Otomo's masterful aesthetic.