Akira: The Beginning by Katsuhiro Otomo

Akira: The Beginning

Akira (6 Volumes) #1

Katsuhiro Otomo

360 pages • first pub 1984 (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 85%
dark 73%
tense 68%
mysterious 56%
funny 19%
emotional 16%
challenging 9%
sad 5%
reflective 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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