Akira, Book 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo

Akira, Book 2

Akira (6 Volumes) #2

Katsuhiro Otomo with Yoko Umezawa (Translator), Linda M. York (Translator), Jo Duffy (Translator)

301 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction manga science fiction adventurous 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.

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Moods

adventurous 88%
tense 73%
dark 70%
mysterious 54%
emotional 16%
funny 13%
challenging 12%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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