Akira
Like · 1995–2003 · 8 issues
🌐 Finnish edition · descriptions in English
About the series
Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira (1995–2003) is a landmark, eight-issue manga series from Kodansha that redefined the cyberpunk genre in comics. Set in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, the story follows Kaneda and Tetsuo as they become entangled with a secret government project and a destructive psychic force. Otomo’s breathtaking, hyper-detailed art and dense, cinematic storytelling make it a foundational work of the medium, influencing countless creators across comics and film.
