Discover the Akira manga in its Original Edition, a cult work that revolutionized Japanese comics and world science fiction. A true cyberpunk epic, this story plunges the reader into a chaotic future where rebellion, violence, and the quest for power intertwine.
In the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, rebuilt after a mysterious explosion, Kaneda, an intrepid gang leader, and Tetsuo, his childhood friend, see their destinies overturned when an accident awakens uncontrollable psychic powers in Tetsuo. This phenomenon also awakens the shadows of Akira, a dreaded entity whose name alone is enough to make the city tremble. “The future belongs to those who dare to take it.”
With its visionary cyberpunk universe, its cinematic powerful drawings, and its constant dramatic tension, this manga remains an absolute benchmark. Violence, politics, friendship, and survival mingle in a story of rare intensity, which continues to inspire generations of readers and creators.
Don't miss this Original Edition of the cult manga: add Akira – Volume 2 to your collection and (re)discover the timeless legend that marked the history of manga and animation.
- Genre: Seinen, Science-fiction, Cyberpunk
- Recommended audience: 16+ years
- Publisher (FR): Glénat
- Authors: Story & Art: Katsuhiro Otomo
- Volume: Volume 2 (Original Edition)
