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]
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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 opponent of the minigame Bite Night found in the level Game Over.
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| Go Skating
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10m
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 26,  7
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Simpsons' Skating Rink
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60m
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105, 26
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Kwik-E-Mart
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2h
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175, 40
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The Happy Sumo
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Fuguaboutit Pt. 1
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4h
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260, 70
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Fuguaboutit Pt. 2
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4h
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260, 70
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Smooches on the Beach
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4h
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260, 70
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Swelldorado
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4h
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260, 70
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$ Casino
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4h
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260, 70
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The Boiled Potato
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4h
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260, 70
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Universal Panacea
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6h
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575, 145
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Kumiko
Android's Dungeon
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I Think I'm Turning Japanese (Because I Am Japanese)
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8h
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420, 105
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Sensei You, Sensei Me Pt. 1
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8h
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420, 105
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Chez Guevara
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Plant Bonsai
Prune Bonsai
Re-pot Bonsai
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12h
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600, 150
Bonsai
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The Happy Sumo
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A Deep Bonsai of Relief Pt. 1
A Deep Bonsai of Relief Pt. 2
A Deep Bonsai of Relief Pt. 3
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| Work a 24 Hour Shift
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24h
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1,000, 225
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The Happy Sumo
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Yellow Blues
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References[edit]
| Factfiles from Simpsons World the Ultimate Episode Guide: Seasons 1-20
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| Season 14
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| Rock Stars • Audrey McConnell, Third Grade Teacher • Dr. Velimirovic, Plastic Surgeon • Mitch Hartwell, the Reality Channel Producer • Junior (AKA Frank Grimes, Jr.) • Teacher of the Year Award Nominating Committee • Dexter Colt, Private Eye • The Mugger • Larry H. Lawyer, Jr. • Baby Stink-Breath • Booberella • Sara Sloane, Hollywood Movie Star • Cookie Kwan, Red Coat Realtor • Stark Richdale • Declan Desmond • Julio and Grady • Luke Stetson, Junior Wrangler • Suds McDuff, Spokesdog/Mascot for Duff Beer • Marriage Counselor • Jim Proudfoot • Don Castellaneta
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