| Akira Volume 1 (Akira) |  | Author: Katsuhiro Otomo
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.2
MPN: 9781935429005
ISBN: 1935429000
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5952
EAN: 9781935429005
ASIN: 1935429000
Publication Date: October 13, 2009
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Product Description
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 agencys 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!
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
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graphic novel for manga fans March 4, 2010
Flamingnet Teen Book Reviews (Baltimore, Maryland USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a science fiction manga. Manga is a type of
Japanese graphic novel that is typically black and white.
In the story, Tokyo was destroyed in 1992 by a mysterious
explosion that triggered World War III. It was rebuilt as
Neo-Tokyo, a dystopian city with military police and
teenage gangs. The year is now 2030, and Tetsuo and
Kaneda are two of these gang members who attend a school
filled with violent teachers and students. Tetsuo is
injured in a motorcycle crash when a man appears in the
middle of the road. However, the man disappears before
Kaneda can confront him. During another encounter with
the man, Kaneda meets Kei and Ryu, who have a relationship
resembling younger sister and older brother. They tell
Kaneda that the mysterious man has escaped from a shady
government organization. This organization is finding
people with paranormal abilities and harnessing their
power. Kei and Ryu are fighters for a group that is
resisting this organization. All three of them try to
find the old man and help him escape but are foiled by the
government. Before escaping, Kaneda steals a mysterious
pill from the government. Kei and Ryu escape separately
from Kaneda. Kaneda then returns to school to find that
Testsuo has been released from the hospital. However,
Tetsuo's personality is unbalanced and his strength has
drastically increased. The head of the government
organization shows up at the school and takes Tetsuo to
the group's headquaters. Kaneda soon meets up with Kei
again, and they wind up on the run and living together,
which Kei is not pleased with. By the end of the story,
Kaneda and Tetsuo are both involved in the world of the
paranormal.
This book was very interesting. It is the
first in a series, and I am definitely going to read the
others. The story is unique, with conflict between a
shady government organization seeking people with
paranormal talents and a fairly suspicious rebel group.
There is a backdrop of impending doom and fear of a
creature called Akira. One weakness is that the
characters are not outstanding or particularly likable,
but the plot is good enough to make up for this. The
drawings are detailed and intriguing, even though they are
mainly in black and white. The ending is not very
conclusive, but that is because it is in series. Despite
its many good points, this book may not be for everyone.
I personally love action, science fiction, and manga.
This book is probably best for people who enjoy action
stories and are open to reading a graphic novel instead of
a traditional book.
This book has very graphic violence,
due to the fact that it is illustrated, and some fairly
mild sexual references. It is probably best suited for
high school students and adults.
Reviewed by a young adult student reviewer
Flamingnet Book Reviews
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A great series. February 6, 2010
A. Dimalanta (Overland Park, KS / Springfield, MO)
Really happy that Kodansha Comics re-release this book. It was getting pretty hard to find (in good condition) and deserves to be available to readers new and old :)
Akira #1 January 24, 2010
Lee Chilcs
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fun book. Lots of action. The secret government project. Fast paced.
It has been out of print for a while. Great to have it back.
great! January 3, 2010
Antonio Aguilar Darriba
I first came to Akira because i'm a big fan of the anime film, I was happy to find that this is just as good (maybe better) and also fairly different so it is not just a repetition of what I had seen on screen. A great Read!!
Ground breaking! October 30, 2009
Tim Lasiuta (Red Deer, Alberta)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is my first exposure to the 'real' Akira. I had heard whisperings of the series for some time, and now, I could read 300 pages plus of Tetsuo and Kaneda.
Neo-Tokyo is a dangerous place. Built on the ashes of the old city, Tokyo, street wise teens Tetsuo, Kaneda and their friends from the 8th District Youth Vocational Training School come hard against the Colonel and his authoritarian troops. Right off the beginning, when the boys (on bikes) discover a ghostly victim, later known as 26 (Takashi) and his companion Masaru, we discover a conspiracy so deep that it engulfs the whole city. Tetsuo is almost killed, and upon his return to school, he is different. He begins to exhibit psycic abilities bordering on dangerous. Along the way, a growing awareness of capsules and administered drugs fuels a flurry of activity. This is not just manga, not just sci fi, but rather a dark, science, futuristic noir drama that makes Bladerunner seem tame.
Otomo has created an exciting cast of characters that has me waiting for volume 2.
Highely recommended.
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