Director Kurosawa

Answer:

AKIRA

Hint:

This legendary filmmaker's first name is shared with a groundbreaking 1988 anime that redefined cyberpunk. Think of a four-letter title.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Akira Kurosawa, one of Japan’s most famous film directors known for classics like Seven Samurai and Rashomon. The answer is simply his first name, "AKIRA," which fits neatly into the crossword grid. Since "Kurosawa" is his well-known surname, the clue relies on recognizing his full name to arrive at the shorter answer.

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