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Rating: Older Teen( 16+)
Story and art by: Katsuhiro Otomo
Recommended for fans of: Horror, Dystopian, Mystery, Action
Read this if you're in the mood for: a post-apocalyptic metropolis, a narrative tour de force that explores the complexities of power, friendship, and survival amidst political turmoil
 
Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill.
Akira is an important manga that influenced a generation of Japanese and American creators. It debuted in Japan in 1984 and in the U.S. in 1989, and it has remained a perennial bestseller in both countries ever since. The anime film version of Akira is credited with changing how animation was perceived in America, and interest in Akira has never been higher.