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Akira Volume 1

By Katsuhiro Otomo
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Akira Volume 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo is a dramatic, visually stunning journey set in a dystopian future Tokyo, where a devastating explosion sets off a series of catastrophic events. It follows two childhood friends, Kaneda and Tetsuo, who become entangled in government conspiracies and mysterious psychic phenomena. As Tetsuo begins to manifest unexplainable powers, the friends find themselves on opposite sides of a rapidly escalating conflict that threatens the world.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're drawn to dystopian futures, intense artwork, and vibrant storytelling. It's ideal for those fascinated by complex characters and thrilling narratives set in a post-apocalyptic world. This might appeal to both manga enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre seeking a gripping and iconic adventure.

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Akira Volume 1

The return of one of the most important manga of all time and the key inspiration behind the cult movie The Matrix.

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Akira Volume 1 introduces readers to a gritty 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 awaken in Tetsuo, making him a target for a shadowy agency that will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like the one that levelled Tokyo.

At the core of the agency's motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear of an unthinkable, monstrous power known only as Akira.

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Akira Volume 1 is acclaimed for its significant impact on the genre, notably influencing countless science fiction manga and anime with its depiction of a dystopian urban future. It is celebrated as one of the most pivotal manga of the 1980s.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781935429005

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 368

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Fiction Graphic Novels Katsuhiro Otomo Penguin Books

About the Author

Katsuhiro Otomo is best known as the creator of the three-thousand page epic Akira. He also directed the groundbreaking animated feature film of the same name, as well as the acclaimed animated film, Steamboy. Most recently, he directed the live-action Japanese film, Mushishi.

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