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sapphickohaku's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
ferns_citruscorner_8's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I liked the style and the pacing of the plot, though again—as I always seem to mention in my manga reviews, is that misogyny and undertones of homophobia is a persistent shadow in such novels. I loved the art style and felt that these characters had more potential had they been given more attention in their own narrative. Every character seems to be the same? In thought and behavioral thinking. In the entirety of the 300+ pages only one female character is memorable and (somewhat important) and not to mention already fallen a victim to a potential sexual harassment from the main character.
Oh- and the interesting relationship these young people have with over-the-counter drugs and drug abuse in general is fascinating—to say the least. It isn’t addressed as a problem or as worrisome as it felt to me. Every single one of these 15 year olds are popping drugs like it’s candy and not one character cared to explain why?? It even came to a point where the usage of drugs came to such an extend where I believed these kids could have died if this were reality.
I have a love and hate relationship with manga but nonetheless I persist with my indulgence because I know that stories such as “Akira” can and will inspire change and even revolution in how we see our world.
I will continue with the second volume ~
Oh- and the interesting relationship these young people have with over-the-counter drugs and drug abuse in general is fascinating—to say the least. It isn’t addressed as a problem or as worrisome as it felt to me. Every single one of these 15 year olds are popping drugs like it’s candy and not one character cared to explain why?? It even came to a point where the usage of drugs came to such an extend where I believed these kids could have died if this were reality.
I have a love and hate relationship with manga but nonetheless I persist with my indulgence because I know that stories such as “Akira” can and will inspire change and even revolution in how we see our world.
I will continue with the second volume ~
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and Sexual harassment
wthanyell's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've wanted to know the classical story of 'Akira' for so long & am finally onto it! This series is iconic & I am already beginning to understand why. I can see how many TV shows and other forms of media have been inspired by this story and am excited to see what happens next! Very cool dystopian action-filled story so far. I like how it follows a group of young bikie gang members as well, its not a common perspective for me to follow.
Characters 8/10
Plot 8/10
Style / Writing 7/10
Enjoyment 8/10
Overall 4/5
Characters 8/10
Plot 8/10
Style / Writing 7/10
Enjoyment 8/10
Overall 4/5
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking
traciereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Drug use and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, and Grief
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