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| − | Akira has a mixed relationship with [[Homer]]. Akira helped [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Bart Simpson|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) | + | Akira has a mixed relationship with [[Homer]]. Akira helped [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Bart Simpson|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 Risotto|Luigi]], [[Captain McAllister]], 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> On yet another occasion, Akira demonstated 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>. |
| − | Akira trained | + | Akira trained Marge in karate for an MMA fight.<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>. |
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> | 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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Akira
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Character Information
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Akira is one of Springfield's Japanese-American citizens, who is the sensei of a karate dojo, a waiter at The Happy Sumo sushi restaurant and an employee at Costington's department store.
Biography
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)[1]. 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).[2] Also, Akira, Luigi, Captain McAllister, and other restaurant proprietors of Springfield attempted to assassinate Homer for giving their restaurants bad reviews.[3] On yet another occasion, Akira demonstated 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[4].
Akira trained Marge in karate for an MMA fight.[5] Bart also signed up for one of Akira's karate classes, but skipped the sessions to go play video games [6].
Akira had to take a citizenship test when a proposition called for all illegal immigrants in Springfield to be deported.[7]
Non-canon appearances
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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
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.
Appearances
Episode – "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish" - Episode – "When Flanders Failed"
- Episode – "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?"
- Episode – "Much Apu About Nothing"
- Episode – "In Marge We Trust"
- Episode – "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?"
- Episode – "A Tale of Two Springfields"
- Episode – "The Great Wife Hope"
– The Simpsons Movie 
Video game – The Simpsons Game
Reference
