Akira, Vol. 4 by Katsuhiro Otomo

Akira, Vol. 4

Akira (6 Volumes) #4

Katsuhiro Otomo with Yoko Umezawa (Translator), Jo Duffy (Translator)

394 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added

fiction manga science fiction adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

Description

The science fiction tale set in 2019 in Tokyo after the city was destroyed by World War III, follows the lives of two teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, who have a consuming fear of a monstrous power known as Akira.

Community Reviews Summary of 643 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
dark 85%
tense 70%
mysterious 25%
emotional 20%
challenging 15%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 21%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 26% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.26

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