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booksofbelwood's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
songwind's review
4.0
(I read Akira in one huge go over a weekend, so I will be cutting and pasting this review for all 6 volumes)
Akira is an epic work of science fiction sequential art. The storyline is complex and consistent. There is social commentary, ethical musing, and morality woven through an action packed storyline of science gone wrong. The "romance" portion of the story is believable as well. The two characters are drawn to one another over time, and the world doesn't stop for them to wallow in their newfound twitterpatedness.
The art is beautiful, especially the detailed cityscapes and technical drawings. The main characters were easy to recognize, regardless of their circumstances or outfits, which is not true of many manga.
My complaints about the work are small. The placement of speech bubbles, particularly when characters are shouting, was not always clear. The foreign characters were really just Japanese with funny hats on. The difference between Akira and Tetsuo at the height of their powers is never really explained.
I first became aware of the manga because I was a fan of the anime. The manga is far more complex and satisfying.
Akira is an epic work of science fiction sequential art. The storyline is complex and consistent. There is social commentary, ethical musing, and morality woven through an action packed storyline of science gone wrong. The "romance" portion of the story is believable as well. The two characters are drawn to one another over time, and the world doesn't stop for them to wallow in their newfound twitterpatedness.
The art is beautiful, especially the detailed cityscapes and technical drawings. The main characters were easy to recognize, regardless of their circumstances or outfits, which is not true of many manga.
My complaints about the work are small. The placement of speech bubbles, particularly when characters are shouting, was not always clear. The foreign characters were really just Japanese with funny hats on. The difference between Akira and Tetsuo at the height of their powers is never really explained.
I first became aware of the manga because I was a fan of the anime. The manga is far more complex and satisfying.
tinusreads's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have reached the end of my Akira journey. And i feel a bit sad that it's over now. Though the story had it's flaws, it's an awesome tale of epic proportions. Post apocalyptic stories will always be my favorite kind of genre and Akira delivers just that. A world of power and destruction with kids ruling the day. Grown ups really have no say in Neo-Tokyo.
This sixth and final volume really brings it all together and keeps a steady and exciting pace towards the end. Something that not all volumes of Akira manage to do. But i am blinded by my love for it. The ending needing some research for me to truly understand what really happened. Which probably is the point too, a bit ambiguous so the reader can fill in the blanks. Are the remaining inhabitants of Neo-Tokyo now finally free or are they ghosts? Tetsuo drifting somewhere in his own new universe.
Akira's message is clear. It's a warning for what technology and science could create but also destroy. Especially in the hands of humans. Akira is a critique on humanity and their selfish flaws. But Akira is also a story about birth, death and rebirth.
Power changes people. But there is always hope.
This sixth and final volume really brings it all together and keeps a steady and exciting pace towards the end. Something that not all volumes of Akira manage to do. But i am blinded by my love for it. The ending needing some research for me to truly understand what really happened. Which probably is the point too, a bit ambiguous so the reader can fill in the blanks. Are the remaining inhabitants of Neo-Tokyo now finally free or are they ghosts? Tetsuo drifting somewhere in his own new universe.
Akira's message is clear. It's a warning for what technology and science could create but also destroy. Especially in the hands of humans. Akira is a critique on humanity and their selfish flaws. But Akira is also a story about birth, death and rebirth.
Power changes people. But there is always hope.
almasitimii's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
nacly01's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
easytocrash's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annaleady's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kaje's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
benyoda95's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A solid ending to the story. The art was incredible though a little grotesque. I don't know if I would recommend this series to many people, but I appreciated it overall.