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Cover of Akira, Vol. 6

Akira, Vol. 6

Katsuhiro Ōtomo (2001)

SubgenreFantasy

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingHard R

Pages440 (Chunky (400-600))

SettingSecondary World

CSM age18+

Goodreads4.52/5 (12446)

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Content levels

ViolenceGraphic

Sexual contentNone

LanguageStrong

Trigger warnings

Graphic Violence Body Horror Mass Death Gore Mental Illness Loss of Control War Violence Death

Positive tags

High Angst Survival

Protagonist archetypes

Antihero Tortured Protagonist Multiple POVs

Tropes

Antihero War Forbidden Magic Ancient Evil Returns Lost Civilization Non-Western Setting Urban Fantasy Morally Gray Protagonist

Themes

Power and Corruption Loss of Control Apocalypse Military vs Civilian Transcendence Evolution Destruction and Rebirth

Synopsis

As Tetsuo begins losing control of his abilities, the military's forces converge on Neo-Tokyo for the final confrontation.

Tags

CyberpunkPost-ApocalypticDystopianMangaScience Fiction