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Akira, Volume 1, by Katsuhiro Otomo

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tooawkward2dance's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

angelsbutchery's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

nickdouglas's review against another edition

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3.0

While the art is amazing, I don't get why this graphic novel is so highly regarded. Is it just poor translation that makes the story seem a little slim? Or does this improve in later volumes? I feel like ten times as much story got communicated in the first volume of Cerebus.

olivia_reads_'s review against another edition

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5.0

A SPECTACULAR BOOK. I cant wait to read Volume 2. Everything from the characters, the plot and the graphics are incredible. Must read.
A beautifully crafted paperback as well. Opening the first pages were beautiful.

ignescentsky's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

Lots of showing not telling. Very action packed. The plot was interesting but pacing felt off.

Flat characters. An important relationship is not built up enough in the beginning for the end to have much emotional impact.

The main character (and most of his friends) are unsympathetic and absolute jerks. He harasses/assaults the only major female character (who also happens to be one of the few likable characters) as a “joke.” It is implied that he gets another girl pregnant, and when she tries to tell him he basically ignores her. This behavior fits his character archetype I guess, but is not in any way condemned, and actually seems to be rewarded. It seems like we are supposed to like and root for this character which is a huge turnoff.

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risalikesbooks's review

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

palolibros's review against another edition

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5.0

Lo bien que me ha caído Kaneda no lo vi venir
Lectura brutal. No esperaba que me fuera a gustar tanto pero ahora entiendo el puesto de honor que tiene en el podio de los mangas. Pronto a por el segundo, espero.