Akira #3
| Writer | Katsuhiro Otomo |
| Artist | Katsuhiro Otomo |
IN THE 21ST CENTURY, the glittering Neo-Tokyo has risen from the rubble of a Tokyo destroyed by an apocalyptic telekinetic blast from a young boy called Akira-the subject of a covert government experiment gone wrong now imprisoned for three decades in frozen stasis. But Tetsuo, an unstable youth with immense paranormal abilities of his own, has done the unthinkable: He has released Akira and set into motion a chain of events that could once again destroy the city and drag the world to the brink of Armageddon. Resistance agents and an armada of government forces race against the clock to find the child with godlike powers before his more
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Oct 15, 2021Otomo has packed this third volume with just as much action as the other two, and this time, with a healthy dose of this unexplained magical power these children have. With that said, there are a few deaths on page in this volume that aren't just background soldier characters. We also get more of one of the strongest and coolest characters in the series: Chiyoko. This lady runs around in an apron, shooting people and blowing things up, but she's a lady of few words. She helps Kei and Kaneda keep Akira safe, and uses a lot of weapons in the process. This volume is a much smaller entry to the series than all the rest in this Kodansha edition, but that was probably done purposefully to leave it on one of the biggest and most satisfying cliffhangers I've ever seen. Read Full Review
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AIPT - Mark Pellegrini
Feb 29, 2016While the story is still stuck in a seemingly neverending chase, the characters and their motivations manage to get fleshed out along the way. The non-stop action ensures that nothing ever gets dull, at least. While this volume covers the last act of the film, for those like me who are only familiar with the movie version, seeing how differently things turned out is a real trip. Read Full Review
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