#6 in Graphic novels
Akira, Vol. 1
- 362
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Akira, Vol. 1” is a commanding start to Katsuhiro Ōtomo’s cyberpunk manga, set in a Neo-Tokyo raised after a third world war. Two teenagers who develop paranormal powers find themselves pursued by agencies. Readers who come to it on its reputation say they see where that reputation comes from. At over three hundred and fifty pages, this first of six volumes gives a generous taste of its dystopia.
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About the book
In Neo-Tokyo, built on the former site of Tokyo after World War III, two teenagers are targeted by agencies after they develop paranormal abilities.
Reading order · Akira
Full order & progress →- Akira, Vol. 1This book
8.58.5 / 10 - Akira, Vol. 2Akira, Vol. 2–Not ranked yet
- Akira, Vol. 3Akira, Vol. 3–Not ranked yet
- Akira, Book 4Akira, Book 4–Not ranked yet
- Akira, Vol. 5Akira, Vol. 5–Not ranked yet
- Akira, Vol. 6Akira, Vol. 6–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.6 across 213 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 59% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Graphic novels average of 8.4. That is how 8.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.5 | 22 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 8.6 | 191 | 90% |
Frequently asked
How long is Akira, Vol. 1?
It has 362 pages — longer than 80% of the ranked books in Graphic novels.
In this book
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