The names of some famous persons by the name
Akira (or its variants) are:
Akira Yamaoka, born on 6 February, a famous musician. Akira Yamaoka's background: A musician and video game composer, having scored dozens of titles released by Konami. Yamaoka attended Tokyo Art College, where he studied product design and interior design. He joined Konami on September 21, 1993, after previously being a freelance music composer.
Akira Masuda, born on 22 May, a famous martial arts expert. Akira Masuda's background: A Japanese karate practitioner. He was born in 1962 in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. In junior high school he became Captain of the school Judo Club. When he was 16 years old he joined Kyokushin Kaikan Ishikawa Dojo, a pivotal point in his life. At 19 years old he made his debut in his first All Japan Tournament. Many said he was stronger than the current champion even then, and he became very famous all over Japan. After that he remained a top athlete in Kyokushin All Japan Tournaments, going on to beat Michel Wedel, Gerard Gordeau, Michael Thompson, and many others on the international scene. When he fought and lost to Andy Hug, Masuda's powerful low kick and gyaku zuki impressed the whole karate world. In fact, Hug was unable to walk after the fight. In the 22nd All Japan Kyokushin Tournament he took the gold medal, and he placed second in the 5th World Karate Tournament. Famously, in March 1991 he completed the ultimate challenge in Kyokushin: the 100 man kumite,supervised by h
Akira Kurosawa, born on 23 March , a famous director. Akira Kurosawa's background: A prominent Japanese film director, film producer, and screenwriter. His first credited film (Sanshiro Sugata) was released in 1943; his last (Madadayo) in 1993. His many awards include the Légion d'Honneur and an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.
Meaning of name Akira
