A review by feedingbrett
Akira, Volume 6 by Katsuhiro Otomo

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Beyond the lives of its various characters, it was evident that Neo-Tokyo’s future was at stake. While its domestic affairs were destructive, fed by competitive greed and unhinged power, for our characters, it was personal and local. However, the recent presence of international intervention highlighted an even more destructive villain, one willing to apply destruction to a foreign city and its inhabitants for the sake of peace of mind and inappropriate compulsion. This becomes clear in its final moments, that the concept of moving forward is for those who inhabit the land would rehabilitate on their terms, led by those who understand the source and morality of their recent tragedy and assure that it will protect their personal needs and interests. However, I cannot end this write-up without at least acknowledging the emotional core within this climactic volume, as we are finally given a glimpse of the vulnerable human within the accused monster. Tetsuo may never be forgiven for what he has unleashed, but sympathy and understanding were served by those who truly cared for his wellbeing.