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Type: Manga
Volumes: 6
Chapters: 38
Status: Finished
Published: Dec 20, 1982 to Jun 25, 1990
StatisticsScore: 8.741 (scored by 913 users)
Ranked: #192
Popularity: #114
Members: 1,550 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisIn the year 2038. A police state, scheming politicians, religios sects, revolutionaries and a secret scientific project all combine to produce an explosive mixture in Neo-Tokyo. The rival groups all have their eyes on one prize: control of Akira, a boy of such destructive psychic ability that he has been held in cryo-stasis for over 30 years. A coup is planned, but there is a wild card in play: the psychic Tetsuo, an impetuous young biker who releases Akira and so forces all of the groups to make their move.
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Related MangaAdaptation: Akira
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both are cyberpunk and they have similar art-style
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Made by the same creator, both feature human's with abnormal psychic powers.
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May 28, 2008? chapters 7 of 9 people found this review helpful Akira is a solid manga title that evokes a sense of drama and action that is uncommon in many manga series today. Its a classic and for good reason.
Akira has a unique story that unfolds very well throughout the 6 books of the series. The story never seems predictable and it always stays fresh thus keeping the reader involved and wanting to read more. The sci-fi/post apocalypse theme obviously derives from the many comics and TV series during the 1980s (when Akira was first publi...shed) but the sci-fi elements are interesting and very unique in today's manga. The story does a great job of balancing action/drama but it can be a bit too heavy on teen angst at some points but it does not dilute too much from the stories overall effect. The art in Akira is highly detailed and its amazing because for a manga that is about 20 years old it still competes well with many new series. The action scenes are well choreographed and designed letting the reader never feel overwhelmed or not knowing what just happened throughout the panels. The art can feel repetitive at times but it plays well into the series overall effect. The city in the series (Neo-Tokyo) is so massive and the art helps the reader explore all of its dark corners. The characters in Akira are not that unique and they a look a bit alike, but besides that they make up for most of it with their emotional involvement with each other and their involvement in the stories overall plot. The cast is average in size but its pretty well thought out and shown. Akira may not be for all manga fans. It is not a series that you can describe as fun but you cannot knock it that much for that because its a dark story about a dark future that can be a bit heavy in emotional themes. Its a dark thriller/action kind of like fun rather than a happy-like fun that drives this series and its done very well overall. A good title.
Akira is a great manga title especially considering its age. Its full of great action and interesting themes but it may be a little too dark for some readers. Is sci-fi at its best. Recommended, a solid title all around. read more
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Jan 25, 200838 of ? chapters read 6 of 9 people found this review helpful Story:
The story is nothing short of amazing, so well done and with lots of consistency. It develops nicely through the 6 volumes, with a nice ending. Very few things to pick on, but I guess it isn't for nothing this is considered a great work of art. Nonetheless the progress is a bit slow in the middle (specially volume 3), but it isn't enough to do anything about the greater feeling that the story has. Also, I have some mixed feelings about the position of the bikes in the story, it see...ms kinda a bit too important.
Art:
Nothing bad about this. The art pleased me all the way through, both in the actionscenes and when it was more slowpaced. Characterdesign was also really cool, and panoramic views totally awesome.
Character:
The characters are really well done, with the title character topping it all (no spoilers, but he was really cool). Kei and Kaori are well done, moreso than in the anime I imagine. Most of the others were devolped in a great manner, with a good bunch of mysteries and intrigues. But I must say that the protagonist, Kaneda, got on my nerves some times, though many male protagonists are like that. I can't really explain, but I didn't like him as much as the rest of the characters.
Enjoyment:
Enjoyment is really important, and that's where Akira is the best. I finished it in about 5 days I think, it was really thrilling, and I couldn't wait untill the end, so that I could discover how it all ended. Nothing less than highly entertaining, and I enjoyed every second I was reading it. I just had to read a bit more and a bit more. On the other hand, it didn't feel to long either, thus making it almost perfect.
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I discovered it on a whim, and I'm happy I did. It's the best manga I've read, by far, and I recommend it to everyone. It was really great. read more
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Apr 30, 200838 of ? chapters read 3 of 11 people found this review helpful I actually would rate this lower if I read just the normal black and white volumes that are being printed right now. Fortunately for me I was able to come across the 38~ volume full color version of this manga.
The art style in fully detailed color definitely blows the story to a whole new level. It just makes the whole thing 'pop'.
If you are able to get access to these original color manga versions please read them/buy them/steal them. They really make this manga... a true work of art. read more
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