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Kodansha

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2018

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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

Kodansha

978-4065262641

384

English

2018

hardcover/ 27 x 19 cm

2018 Animation Anime

This volume from OTOMO: The Complete Works series compiles Katsuhiro Otomo’s storyboards for the first half of the AKIRA film. Originally drawn for the 1988 anime adaptation of his legendary manga, these detailed panels reveal Otomo’s cinematic vision, guiding each shot’s composition, pacing, and movement. Published by Kodansha, this long-awaited reissue offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind one of animation’s most influential films. Essential for fans of AKIRA, animation enthusiasts, and those fascinated by Otomo’s meticulous storytelling.

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2017

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2020

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2021 Katsuhiro Otomo Manga

PESADILLAS

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2021

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2018

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THE COMPLETE WORKS 21

Kodansha

.

2018

.

Katsuhiro Otomo

hardcover/ 27 x 19 cm

978-4065262641

English

384

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 volume from OTOMO: The Complete Works series compiles Katsuhiro Otomo’s storyboards for the first half of the AKIRA film. Originally drawn for the 1988 anime adaptation of his legendary manga, these detailed panels reveal Otomo’s cinematic vision, guiding each shot’s composition, pacing, and movement. Published by Kodansha, this long-awaited reissue offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind one of animation’s most influential films. Essential for fans of AKIRA, animation enthusiasts, and those fascinated by Otomo’s meticulous storytelling.