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Akira Kurosawa

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Revision as of 18:05, December 6, 2009 by TwoBros129 (talk) (Appearances)
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Character Information
Gender: Male
Status:
Unknown
Age: Old
Hair: Black
Occupation: Waiter at Happy Sumo, Karate teacher at Springfield Martial Arts Academy
First appearance: One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
Voiced by: Hank Azaria and George Takei


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.

Japan Knowledge

He helps Homer, 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.

Imigrant Status

Akira is probably an illeigal immagrant because he is seen taking the citizenship test.

Supporting Roles

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 train for the MMA fight in The Great Wife Hope.

The Simpsons Game

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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