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Akira #1 - A landmark cyberpunk manga series by Katsuhiro Otomo, originally published in serialized form in the 1980s-1990s and later collected in graphic novel format.
Set in Neo-Tokyo thirty-eight years after a catastrophic Third World War, this opening volume introduces Kaneda, a young, reckless biker gang leader who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a child named Number 26 with mysterious psychic powers. The narrative weaves together motorcycle gangs, government conspiracies, and superhuman abilities against the backdrop of a recovering dystopian metropolis. Otomo's groundbreaking art style and intricate worldbuilding made Akira a transformative work in manga and anime, influencing generations of creators and establishing the cyberpunk aesthetic in popular culture.
Keywords: Akira Katsuhiro Otomo manga cyberpunk graphic novel Neo-Tokyo dystopian motorcycle gangs psychic powers 1980s
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