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See moreSet in 2030 in the aftermath of World War III, this graphic novel begins as Neo-Tokyo rises from the ashes of Tokyo. The monstrous telekinetic power known only as Akira, frozen beneath the city, is the obsession of an angry young man named Tesuo, who plans to confront Akira face-to-face. Illustrations.
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In the 21st Century, Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of a Tokyo obliterated by a monstrous psychokinetic power known only as Akira, a being who yet lives, secretly imprisoned in frozen stasis. Those who stand guard know that Akira's awakening is a terrifying inevitability.
Tetsuo, an angry young man with immense—and rapidly growing—psychic abilities, may be their only hope to control Akira when he wakes. But Tetsuo is becoming increasingly unstable and harbours a growing obsession to confront Akira face to face.
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Akira Volume 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo is praised for its intense and captivating storytelling. The graphic novel is noted for its compelling narrative, filled with suspense and depth, which maintains the reader's engagement through its powerful and mysterious plot developments.
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ISBN: 9781935429029
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 June 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Kodansha Comics
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 253.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 304
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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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