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Akira 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo

jimwill's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kineticandroid's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sperthal's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

farfuglietti's review against another edition

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5.0

Volume 2 vieni a meeeeeeh!

beep_boople's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

mborer23's review against another edition

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5.0

If you loved the film "Akira," you owe it to yourself to check out Otomo's original graphic novel telling the story of a near-apocalyptic future in which certain people have developed supernatural powers that can be used as weapons.

eggburp's review against another edition

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5.0

Inspiring. The artwork is unmatched. The story was cosmic.

fajardosclassroomlibrary's review against another edition

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4.5

4.5 stars. I think other people would like the art style of the book. My favorite part was the fight 
in the end. -Josh N., '25

4.5 stars |
Kaneda plays the part of being a brave hero while in reality is just average and not very bright. —Aries C.L., '26

zozolelecteur's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective relaxing tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sunsetluv's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

Não é livro mas é bom, gostei muito. A história super interessante e bem desenvolvida.