I really don’t know where some people get their ideas. Like, how does one even begin to conceive of mashing the violent neo-cyber thriller anime Akira with a TV show like “The Simpsons“? I would’ve never thought of it but apparently a group of people have done just that, crafting a fantastic fan-animated trailer that mixes the art of the show with the audio and scenes of the film.
Bartkira is an animated parody mash-up of The Simpsons and Akira. Based on an idea by Ryan Humphrey articulated through comics, the concept was expanded with the Bartkira project, a comic collaboration of Simpsons fans, curated by James Harvey. In association with the comic, Moon Animate Make-Up producer Kaitlin Sullivan pitched the idea of an animated trailer to match and with the work of over fifty artists, produced the Bartkira animated trailer.
It is in no way officially associated with Fox Animation, Toho, or any other legal properties that own the rights to The Simpsons and Akira. We are a bunch of fans who did this for free and are profiting in no way off of this other than having a larf.
Not only can you see the trailer below but you can also read the actual comics, redone with the art and characters of “The Simpsons” at the official website!