Set 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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Set 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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Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill.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 harbors a growing obsession to confront Akira face to face. A clandestine group including his former best friend sets out to destroy Tetsuo before he can release Akira-or before Tetsuo himself becomes so powerful that no force on Earth can stop him.An epic masterpiece of graphic fiction and the inspiration for its stunning animated adaptation, Akira is required reading for any enthusiast of science fiction, manga, and the graphic novel.
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“"Packed with gravity, mystery, and power."-Comics Buyer's Guide”
"Packed with gravity, mystery, and power."—Comics Buyer's Guide
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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