Akira Vol. 1
Overview
Step into the groundbreaking cyberpunk masterpiece that redefined graphic novels worldwide with Akira, Vol. 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo! Set in the sprawling, neon-lit metropolis of Neo-Tokyo in the year 2019—decades after a cataclysmic explosion nearly destroyed the world—the story follows Shotaro Kaneda and his reckless motorcycle gang. When Kaneda’s best friend, Tetsuo, suffers a terrifying motorcycle accident after encountering a mysterious child with psychic powers, he becomes the subject of secret government experiments. As Tetsuo's mind and body unlock catastrophic, god-like abilities, Neo-Tokyo is pushed to the brink of chaos, forcing Kaneda into a desperate race against time to save his friend and the city.
Product Details
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Title: Akira, Vol. 1
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Story & Art By: Katsuhiro Otomo
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Category: Manga / Graphic Novels / Cyberpunk / Sci-Fi / Action / Seinen
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Format: Paperback (Trade Softcover)
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Publisher: Kodansha Comics / VIZ Media