Thank you it does… Now I am clearer.. He had posted a video too at the end of the post.. I knew that was ANIME… Didn’t know the graphic version was called Manga..
Yeah, there’s a reason this is 6 huge volumes 😀
Thankfully, the artwork alone can carry things along. once you start looking at the little things, man, you realize how much effort was put into the series.
It is indeed wonderful! It’s a visual screenplay for a movie and it actually works. How satisfied were you of the final volume though? Did it feel like a nice wrap-up/culmination/ending?
I was quite satisfied with the manga’s ending. It was so different from the anime (which I really didn’t like) that almost anything would have satisfied me.
But there is no feeling of hanging on or wishing for a sequel. Otomo wraps things up, like a good story teller instead of a saleman…
You’ve reminded me I need to continue on with this series. I’ve only read the first three so far, but I’m loving it. I’ve never actually watched the anime, so that will come right after.
You’re right, the attention to detail that he puts into the art is astounding. I always spend a few minutes whenever I come across one of his cityscapes.
I definitely plan on checking out the movie after completing the manga too. It should give me enough knowledge on the story to fully appreciate the movie too.
Such an insightful review as ever my friend! It’s a shame that volume 2 wasn’t a strong as the first volume for you, I think, taking into account your Alita reviews, that the slow progression in story is inherent in the Manga genre. Given the content of the film and the fact that Akira spans six volumes it’s hard to see how it’s second instalment could offer too much in the way of development.
But at least there’s some lovely visual storytelling, I do really like the look of it – I’d be curious to read this series if they could just release it digitally! Look forward to following your journey with this series my friend!
You’re right. I think it’ll stretch a lot of sub-plots through out the next volume as well. I am curious to watch the movie once I’m done with the 6 volumes though. I think it’ll be interesting to see how Katsuhiro Otomo managed to squeeze the story in 2 hours of movie time hahah But honestly the real pleasure is in the detail of the artwork. It’s quite impressive how he visualized it all! Thanks for the kind words, sir!
I’ve always enjoyed the film version, it was one of my earliest exposures to the world of anime in the 90s. I remember the subtitled version airing on BBC Two over here in the UK which was a sign of how revered it is.
It sounds like anamazing manga! 😱 I always thought is sounded good (I also really like the cover of the volumes hahaha) but I never tried to read it! 😮 Hopefully one day I will!
It is! I look forward to checking out the 3rd volume soon. Things should get even more interesting soon. 😮 I’d gladly hook you up with my volumes if you ever decide that you want to give it a go. 😉 It reads suuuuuper fast!
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This seems like ANIME, isn’t it? No idea, never seen one.
I am learning new stuff from you… Old dog new tricks and all that 😂😂
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Anime is the tv/movie version while manga is the book version. Same style, different mediums. Hope that helps.
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Thank you it does… Now I am clearer.. He had posted a video too at the end of the post.. I knew that was ANIME… Didn’t know the graphic version was called Manga..
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Yep. The movie is based on the manga in this case, it is why I shared it at the end of my review of the manga. 😁
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Yep, Bookstooge summed it up perfectly. You could just think of ANIMation too. 😁
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Yeah, there’s a reason this is 6 huge volumes 😀
Thankfully, the artwork alone can carry things along. once you start looking at the little things, man, you realize how much effort was put into the series.
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It is indeed wonderful! It’s a visual screenplay for a movie and it actually works. How satisfied were you of the final volume though? Did it feel like a nice wrap-up/culmination/ending?
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I was quite satisfied with the manga’s ending. It was so different from the anime (which I really didn’t like) that almost anything would have satisfied me.
But there is no feeling of hanging on or wishing for a sequel. Otomo wraps things up, like a good story teller instead of a saleman…
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You’ve reminded me I need to continue on with this series. I’ve only read the first three so far, but I’m loving it. I’ve never actually watched the anime, so that will come right after.
You’re right, the attention to detail that he puts into the art is astounding. I always spend a few minutes whenever I come across one of his cityscapes.
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*cracks whip*
Yeah, some of us would like to see your reviews of this too! 😉
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Haha, I’m sorry!
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Uh huh, I can totally believe that 😀
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I definitely plan on checking out the movie after completing the manga too. It should give me enough knowledge on the story to fully appreciate the movie too.
I totally agree. The cityscapes are incredible!
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Akira is an ageless movie and no doubt Manga that many try to follow.
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Yep. You’ll get even more out of the manga story-wise than the movie after all! 🙂
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Such an insightful review as ever my friend! It’s a shame that volume 2 wasn’t a strong as the first volume for you, I think, taking into account your Alita reviews, that the slow progression in story is inherent in the Manga genre. Given the content of the film and the fact that Akira spans six volumes it’s hard to see how it’s second instalment could offer too much in the way of development.
But at least there’s some lovely visual storytelling, I do really like the look of it – I’d be curious to read this series if they could just release it digitally! Look forward to following your journey with this series my friend!
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You’re right. I think it’ll stretch a lot of sub-plots through out the next volume as well. I am curious to watch the movie once I’m done with the 6 volumes though. I think it’ll be interesting to see how Katsuhiro Otomo managed to squeeze the story in 2 hours of movie time hahah But honestly the real pleasure is in the detail of the artwork. It’s quite impressive how he visualized it all! Thanks for the kind words, sir!
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I’ve always enjoyed the film version, it was one of my earliest exposures to the world of anime in the 90s. I remember the subtitled version airing on BBC Two over here in the UK which was a sign of how revered it is.
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It sounds like anamazing manga! 😱 I always thought is sounded good (I also really like the cover of the volumes hahaha) but I never tried to read it! 😮 Hopefully one day I will!
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It is! I look forward to checking out the 3rd volume soon. Things should get even more interesting soon. 😮 I’d gladly hook you up with my volumes if you ever decide that you want to give it a go. 😉 It reads suuuuuper fast!
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You’re the beeest 😍
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No. You are. 😍😍
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