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'''Akira''' is one of Springfield's Japanese-American citizens, who is the sensei of a karate dojo, owner of "[[The Happy Sumo]]" sushi restaurant and an employee at [[Costington's]] department store.  
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'''Akira Kurosawa'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200125031428/https://twitter.com/NellSco/status/1220903516312567813 Nell Scovell on Twitter - "Akira Kurosawa"] (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref> is an Asian man who has served as the sensei of a [[Springfield Martial Arts Academy|karate dojo]], a waiter at [[The Happy Sumo]] and [[Swanky Fish]] and an employee at [[Costington's]] department store.
  
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== Japan Knowledge ==
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== History ==
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He helps [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Bart Simpson|Bart]], and [[Lisa Simpson]] discover the origin of the mysterious Japanese "[[Mr. Sparkle]]" dish-washing detergent box in "[[In Marge We Trust]]" (Mr. Sparkle bearing a striking resemblance to Homer).In [[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]] he nearly kills [[Homer]] due to the fact that Homer asked for the fugu blowfish which can only be properly prepared by the chef who's busy making out in his car.
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Akira has a mixed relationship with [[Homer]]. Akira helped [[Homer]], [[Bart]], and [[Lisa Simpson]] discover the origin of the mysterious [[Mr. Sparkle]] dishwashing detergent box (Homer was mystified by Mr. Sparkle's striking resemblance to him).<ref>"[[In Marge We Trust]]"</ref> However, he nearly killed Homer (albeit not intentionally) when he served him the fugu blowfish, which can only be properly prepared by the [[Master Sushi Chef]] (who was busy making out in his car with [[Mrs. Krabappel]] when Homer ordered the fugu).<ref>"[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]"</ref> Also, Akira, [[Luigi]], [[Captain McCallister]], and other restaurant proprietors of [[Springfield]] attempted to assassinate Homer for giving their restaurants bad reviews.<ref>"[[Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?]]"</ref>
  
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On yet another occasion, Akira demonstrated a vibrating recliner for Homer in the furniture department at [[Costington's]]—at Homer's insistence, with the chair set to full power. Homer loved the chair, but [[Marge]] talked him out of buying it.<ref>"[[Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?]]"</ref>
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Akira is probably an illeigal immagrant because he&nbsp;is seen taking the citizenship test.
 
  
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He took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.
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Akira, [[Luigi Risotto]], [[Captain McAllister]], and other restaurant owners of Springfield, plan an assassination on Homer for giving their restaurants bad reviews. He helps Marge&nbsp;train&nbsp;for the MMA fight in [[The Great Wife Hope]].
 
  
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Akira trained Marge in karate for an MMA fight working with her in his own karate studio.<ref>"[[The Great Wife Hope]]"</ref> Bart also signed up for one of Akira's karate classes, but skipped the sessions to go play video games.<ref>"[[When Flanders Failed]]"</ref>
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He was seen in the end on level 3 around the world in 80 bites in the Simpsons game. He said he won last years eating contest by using his unique technique of dipping the food in milk then swallowing the moist meal whole.
 
  
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Akira had to take a citizenship test when a proposition called for all illegal immigrants in Springfield to be deported.<ref>"[[Much Apu About Nothing]]"</ref>
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*{{Ep|One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish}}
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He has been seen with [[Cookie Kwan]].<ref>"[[The Dad-Feelings Limited]]"</ref> At some point he had a relationship with [[Mrs. Muntz]].<ref>"[[Better Off Ned]]"</ref>
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*{{Ep|Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?}}
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Akira is featured in level three of ''[[The Simpsons Game]]'', "[[Around the World in 80 Bites]]". He is shown as the former winner of the [[Duff]] eating contest because of his technique of dipping food in milk then swallowing it whole. In the Wii Version, he is the final opponent of the Wii Moment minigame [[Bite Night: The Chompion]] found in the level Game Over.
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Latest revision as of 08:25, November 15, 2024

Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa.png
Artwork of Akira from The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Black
Occupation: Waiter at The Happy Sumo (later Swanky Fish)
Karate teacher at Springfield Martial Arts Academy
First appearance: "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
Voiced by: Hank Azaria
George Takei
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Akira Kurosawa[1] is an Asian man who has served as the sensei of a karate dojo, a waiter at The Happy Sumo and Swanky Fish and an employee at Costington's department store.

History[edit]

Akira has a mixed relationship with Homer. Akira helped Homer, Bart, and Lisa Simpson discover the origin of the mysterious Mr. Sparkle dishwashing detergent box (Homer was mystified by Mr. Sparkle's striking resemblance to him).[2] However, he nearly killed Homer (albeit not intentionally) when he served him the fugu blowfish, which can only be properly prepared by the Master Sushi Chef (who was busy making out in his car with Mrs. Krabappel when Homer ordered the fugu).[3] Also, Akira, Luigi, Captain McCallister, and other restaurant proprietors of Springfield attempted to assassinate Homer for giving their restaurants bad reviews.[4]

On yet another occasion, Akira demonstrated a vibrating recliner for Homer in the furniture department at Costington's—at Homer's insistence, with the chair set to full power. Homer loved the chair, but Marge talked him out of buying it.[5]

He took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.

Akira trained Marge in karate for an MMA fight working with her in his own karate studio.[6] Bart also signed up for one of Akira's karate classes, but skipped the sessions to go play video games.[7]

Akira had to take a citizenship test when a proposition called for all illegal immigrants in Springfield to be deported.[8]

He has been seen with Cookie Kwan.[9] At some point he had a relationship with Mrs. Muntz.[10]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

The Simpsons Game[edit]

Akira is featured in level three of The Simpsons Game, "Around the World in 80 Bites". He is shown as the former winner of the Duff eating contest because of his technique of dipping food in milk then swallowing it whole. In the Wii Version, he is the final opponent of the Wii Moment minigame Bite Night: The Chompion found in the level Game Over.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out[edit]

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Akira
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Donut100 Level 44
Premium (The Vault)
Donut50 Thanksgiving 2018, All American Auction, Blargsgiving, Northward Bound, The Atom Smasher and Cold Turkey
Premium (Imports Mystery Box)
Mystery Box Token1 Mirror Mayhem
Mirror Mayhem Mystery Box
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31001 Premium Characters, Premium Male, Entrepreneur, Adult, Nerds Akira

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Akira Kurosawa is the name of a Japanese film director and screenwriter.

Appearances[edit]

Episodes:Specials:Adverts:Simpsons Comics:Treehouse of Horror:Holiday Humdinger:Video Games:Books:Merchandise:

References[edit]

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  1. ↑ Nell Scovell on Twitter - "Akira Kurosawa" (archived on Wayback Machine)
  2. ↑ "In Marge We Trust"
  3. ↑ "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
  4. ↑ "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?"
  5. ↑ "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?"
  6. ↑ "The Great Wife Hope"
  7. ↑ "When Flanders Failed"
  8. ↑ "Much Apu About Nothing"
  9. ↑ "The Dad-Feelings Limited"
  10. ↑ "Better Off Ned"


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