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Katsuhiro Ōtomo
Akira
In a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, biker gangs and psychic powers collide. This cyberpunk manga explores societal decay and the dangers of unchecked power.
The Akira manga series was adapted into a critically acclaimed animated film in 1988, which significantly influenced global animation and cyberpunk culture.
The Akira manga series is intended to be read in its published volume order, from Volume 1 through to Volume 6, to follow the complete narrative as originally presented.
While Akira is a standalone narrative, Katsuhiro Otomo's other works often explore similar themes of technological advancement, societal decay, and psychic powers, creating thematic connections across his bibliography.