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Creation & Design

Akira was created by Katsuhiro Otomo, who envisioned a dystopian future in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The character embodies the themes of power, destruction, and rebirth.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the manga series, Akira quickly became a central figure in the narrative, representing both the potential for great good and the capacity for immense destruction.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Akira evolves from a mere child with powers to a symbol of hope and destruction. His journey reflects the struggles of humanity in the face of overwhelming power and the quest for identity in a fractured world.

Cultural Reception

Akira has been critically acclaimed for its art, storytelling, and themes, influencing countless works in the sci-fi and cyberpunk genres.

Character Details

Real Name:
Akira
Aliases:
The Child of Light, The God of Destruction
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Kaneda's Gang, The Espers
Abilities:
Telekinesis, Telepathy, Reality Manipulation
Equipment:
None
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown

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Young Magazine #24

Young Magazine ⋅ 1982

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Young Magazine #24
 
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1st appearance of Akira in a Manga magazine

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Akira #1

Epic ⋅ 1988

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Akira #1
 
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Science-fiction series that takes place in a futuristic Tokyo after a mysterious explosion that kicked off World War III

[April 2023 - the previously announced Taika Waititi helmed adaptation is said to be back in production after a hiatus to direct Thor Love & Thunder]

Akira #5

Epic ⋅ 1989

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Akira #5
 
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Adaptation of the genre-defining, Japanese cyberpunk classic

Akira #34

Epic ⋅ 1995

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Akira #34
 
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Adaptation of the genre-defining, Japanese cyberpunk classic

Akira #35

Epic ⋅ 1995

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Adaptation of the genre-defining, Japanese cyberpunk classic

Akira #36

Epic ⋅ 1995

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Akira #36
 
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Adaptation of the genre-defining, Japanese cyberpunk classic

Akira #37

Epic ⋅ 1996

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Akira #37
 
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Adaptation of the genre-defining, Japanese cyberpunk classic

Akira #38

Epic ⋅ 1996

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Akira #38
 
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Final issue

Bartkira #1

Hardcover ⋅ Floating World Comics ⋅ 2015

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96-page preview of a project to recreate the entire first series of Akira (1988-1996), panel-by-panel, replacing the original characters with the cast of The Simpsons

768 artists contributed five pages of art to complete Bartkira which can be read in it's entirety at bartkira.com

This hardcover edition and a softcover edition are the only printed offerings of Bartkira that were produced

Bartkira #1

Softcover ⋅ Floating World Comics ⋅ 2015

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96-page preview of a project to recreate the entire first series of Akira (1988-1996), panel-by-panel, replacing the original characters with the cast of The Simpsons

768 artists contributed five pages of art to complete Bartkira which can be read in its entirety at bartkira.com

This softcover edition and a hardcover edition are the only printed offerings of Bartkira that were produced

Seven Secrets #1

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2020

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Seven Secrets #1
 
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Variant Red Foil cover art by Justine Frany

Cover art inspired by Akira

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