Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill.
Welcome to Neo-Tokyo, built on the ashes of a Tokyo annihilated by a blast of unknown origin that triggered World War III. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, making him a target for a shadowy agency that will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like the one that leveled Tokyo. At the core of the agency's motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear of an unthinkable, monstrous power known only as Akira.
Katsuhiro Otomo's stunning science fiction masterpiece is considered by many to be the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, and Otomo's brilliant animated film version is regarded worldwide as a classic.
This edition includes a new foreword from the author and a postscript from Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson!
By:
Katsuhiro Otomo Imprint: Kodansha International Country of Publication: United States Volume: 01 Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 172mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 660g ISBN:9781935429005 ISBN 10: 1935429000 Pages: 368 Publication Date:15 May 2016 Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Akira Vol 1 (GN)
One of the most important manga of the 1980s, Akira influenced thousands of science fiction manga and anime with its dark urban future. --Manga: The Complete Guide