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Katsuhiro Ōtomo

1 series 8 books in order 1 standalone book

Katsuhiro Otomo (born 1954) is a Japanese manga artist, screenwriter, animator, and film director, best known as the creator of Akira, both the original 1982 manga series and its 1988 animated film adaptation. His honors include France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier in 2005, promoted to Officier in 2014), induction into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012, and Japan's Purple Medal of Honor in 2013. He is credited in our catalog with the Akira manga series.

Born
1954
Known for
Akira

Series by Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Akira

7 books in order · 1989–2002

  1. Cover of Akira, Vol. 1

    Akira, Vol. 1

    Year unknown · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    Akira, Vol. 1 is the first volume of a Japanese cyberpunk post-apocalyptic manga series created by Katsuhiro Ōtomo, serialized in Kodansha's Young…

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  2. Cover of Akira, Vol. 2

    Akira, Vol. 2

    Year unknown · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    Despite being stuck in a frozen status, Akira still poses a threat to Neo-Tokyo, and Tetsuo might be the city's only hope if released, but Tetsuo's…

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  3. Cover of Akira, Vol. 3

    Akira, Vol. 3

    Year unknown · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    Tetsuo, an unstable youth with immense paranormal abilities, has done the unthinkable by releasing Akira, setting into motion a chain of events that…

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  4. Cover of Akira, Vol. 4

    Akira, Vol. 4

    2000 · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    As Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin after an assassination attempt invokes Akira's fury, the Great Tokyo Empire rises with Akira as its king and Tetsuo as its…

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  5. Cover of Akira, Vol. 5

    Akira, Vol. 5

    2001 · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    With Akira and his mad prime minister ruling the Great Tokyo Empire, the world at large gathers its military strength to take on the Empire.

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  6. Cover of Akira, Vol. 6

    Akira, Vol. 6

    2002 · Katsuhiro Ōtomo

    As Tetsuo begins losing control of his abilities, the military's forces converge on Neo-Tokyo for the final confrontation. The film is set in a…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Katsuhiro Ōtomo written?

We list 8 books by Katsuhiro Ōtomo across 1 series, published between 1988–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Katsuhiro Ōtomo's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Akira, Vol. 1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Katsuhiro Ōtomo's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

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