Akira 2

Discover the mesmerizing world of *Akira 2*, a trade paperback that immerses you in the gripping narrative of post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo. With 296 pages of striking visual storytelling and a story that explores themes of power, friendship, and survival, this graphic novel is a must-have for any manga or science fiction fan. Follow the tumultuous journey of Tetsuo, a young man with rapidly escalating psychic abilities, as he grapples with his fate and the ominous presence of Akira—a being whose awakening looms dangerously close. This essential classic from 2016, published by Random House US, delves into the psyche of its characters against a backdrop of a richly detailed, dystopian future. As Tetsuo navigates his turbulent emotions and increasingly unstable power, his former best friend and a clandestine group strive to prevent another disaster from obliterating their city. With breathtaking illustrations and a compelling plot, *Akira 2* not only serves as an epic graphic novel but also as a cultural touchstone inspiring acclaimed animated adaptations. Perfect for collectors and new readers alike, this book offers a unique glimpse into the fusion of art and narrative that defines the graphic novel genre. With free shipping available, this beautifully crafted edition of Akira will be delivered right to your door. Dive into the world of Akira and explore what happens when extraordinary powers are awakened!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781935429029
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 296


Description:
IN THE 21ST CENTURY, Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of a Tokyo obliterated by a monstrous psychokinetic power known only as Akira, a being who yet lives, secretly imprisoned in frozen stasis. Those who stand guard know that Akira's awakening is a terrifying inevitability. Tetsuo, an angry young man with immense-and rapidly growing-psychic abilities, may be their only hope to control Akira when he wakes. But Tetsuo is becoming increasingly unstable and harbors a growing obsession to confront Akira face to face. A clandestine group including his former best friend sets out to destroy Tetsuo before he can release Akira-or before Tetsuo himself becomes so powerful that no force on Earth can stop him.

An epic masterpiece of graphic fiction and the inspiration for its stunning animated adaptation, Akira is required reading for any enthusiast of science fiction, manga, and the graphic novel.


Story Locale- Neo-Tokyo, Japan

Series Overview- Akira is set in the post-apocalypse Neo-Tokyo of 2019, a vast metropolis built on the ashes of a Tokyo annihilated by an apocalyptic blast of unknown power that triggered World War III. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when dormant paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, who becomes a target for a shadowy government operation, a group who will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like that which leveled Tokyo. And at the core of their motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear- a fear of someone-or something-of unthinkably monstrous power known only as...Akira. And Akira is about to rise!

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