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AKIRA CLUB

Dark Horse

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2007

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Katsuhiro Otomo is best known for Akira, a dystopian epic that fused cyberpunk aesthetics, political paranoia, and visceral action into a genre-defining landmark. With cinematic paneling and meticulous detail, Otomo brought a new intensity to manga, influencing anime, sci-fi, and global visual culture. His work examines chaos, trauma, and power in post-industrial landscapes, often reflecting anxieties rooted in Japan’s history. Beyond manga, Otomo is an acclaimed director, screenwriter, and artist whose impact crosses mediums and continents. He remains a foundational figure in both Japanese and international comics, bridging underground sensibility with blockbuster scale.

Katsuhiro Otomo

Dark Horse

978-1593077419

240

English

2007

hardcover/ 30 x 22 cm

2007 Anime Comic

This 256-page art book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Akira, compiling unpublished sketches, storyboards, promotional artwork, and rare covers from Katsuhiro Otomo’s archives. Featuring detailed commentary, it explores the creative process behind the manga’s cyberpunk aesthetic, intricate world-building, and evolving character designs. The book traces Otomo’s vision, showing how his ideas transformed into one of the most visually striking and narratively ambitious manga of all time. A must-have for fans and scholars, Akira Club provides deep insight into the art, history, and legacy of this groundbreaking series.

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AKIRA CLUB

Dark Horse

.

2007

.

Katsuhiro Otomo

hardcover/ 30 x 22 cm

978-1593077419

English

240

Katsuhiro Otomo is best known for Akira, a dystopian epic that fused cyberpunk aesthetics, political paranoia, and visceral action into a genre-defining landmark. With cinematic paneling and meticulous detail, Otomo brought a new intensity to manga, influencing anime, sci-fi, and global visual culture. His work examines chaos, trauma, and power in post-industrial landscapes, often reflecting anxieties rooted in Japan’s history. Beyond manga, Otomo is an acclaimed director, screenwriter, and artist whose impact crosses mediums and continents. He remains a foundational figure in both Japanese and international comics, bridging underground sensibility with blockbuster scale.

This 256-page art book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Akira, compiling unpublished sketches, storyboards, promotional artwork, and rare covers from Katsuhiro Otomo’s archives. Featuring detailed commentary, it explores the creative process behind the manga’s cyberpunk aesthetic, intricate world-building, and evolving character designs. The book traces Otomo’s vision, showing how his ideas transformed into one of the most visually striking and narratively ambitious manga of all time. A must-have for fans and scholars, Akira Club provides deep insight into the art, history, and legacy of this groundbreaking series.