--- product_id: 2428176 title: "Akira, Vol. 1" price: "KD 10.36" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2428176-akira-vol-1 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Intricately detailed artwork 300+ pages immersive read Classic cyberpunk sci-fi narrative Akira, Vol. 1 **Price:** KD 10.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the manga that shaped cyberpunk — don’t just watch the legend, own it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Akira, Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** KD 10.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2428176-akira-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Beyond the Anime:** Discover new plot twists and richer themes that only the manga reveals. - • **Cult Classic Status:** Join thousands of fans who rate this manga 4.9/5 and keep the legacy alive. - • **Epic 300+ Page Journey:** Dive deep into Neo-Tokyo’s post-apocalyptic world with a fast-paced, binge-worthy read. - • **Collector’s Edition Bonus:** Includes exclusive foreword by the author and a postscript from Dark Horse’s publisher. - • **Masterclass in Visual Storytelling:** Experience Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary artwork that redefined graphic fiction. ## Overview Akira, Vol. 1 is a critically acclaimed 300+ page paperback manga by Katsuhiro Otomo, blending cyberpunk and sci-fi in a post-WWIII Neo-Tokyo. Praised for its stunning artwork and complex narrative, this edition features a new foreword and postscript, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike. ## Description Welcome to Neo-Tokyo, built on the ashes of a Tokyo annihilated by a blast of unknown origin that triggered World War III. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, making him a target for a shadowy agency that will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like the one that leveled Tokyo. At the core of the agency’s motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear of an unthinkable, monstrous power known only as Akira. Katsuhiro Otomo’s stunning science fiction masterpiece is considered by many to be the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, and Otomo’s brilliant animated film version is regarded worldwide as a classic. This edition includes a new foreword from the author and a postscript from Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson! Review: Read after watching the classic movie - After falling in love with the classic 1988 film adaptation, I decided to gather some context and read the source material. I was, of course, blown away. I've never been a great consumer of comics or manga, only the absolute classics have gotten my attention, but the fantastic artwork and narrative flow of Otomo's masterpiece was enthralling. Being a manga, and not an especially wordy one, I tore through this whole 300+ page volume in under an hour, then turned around and immediately ordered the other volumes. The ideas and themes Otomo tackles in this series are famously complex and thought provoking, but they never become overpowering or discouraging due to the thorough depiction of a wonderful setting. The world these characters live in is vibrant and every bit as interesting as its cyberpunk/sci-fi mashup of a plot. I won't say or do anything to spoil the experience for the uninitiated. All I can do is sing Akira's praises in the hope more people take the time to understand one of the greatest works of fiction of the 20th century. Review: An absolute manga classic - I've been a fan of the Akira anime for years. It's got an awesome story and is one of the most intricately detailed animated films I have ever seen. For an aspiring artist like myself, it only makes sense that it would become one of my favorite films of all time. Despite being a huge fan of it for all those years, though, I never got around to picking up the manga. Finally I buckled down and picked up the first volume. I absolutely loved it. What made it fun was seeing the anime first and being able to see how similar it was to the manga but how things got changed around for obvious pacing reasons. The manga also made more sense of some things. Despite the pill being very iconic in the film's imagery, the only time drugs are even really involved are during one brief scene at the bar. Instead, they become a huge focus of the manga and it works really well, adding in this air of mystery as to where it can go from here. I only picked up the first volume since I didn't know how I'd feel about it being such a fan of the anime but I was absolutely sucked in and I can't wait to pick up the remaining volumes, especially since I know the story branches off in a totally different direction in the manga. ## Features - Paperback Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,534 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #106 in Science Fiction Manga (Books) #123 in Science Fiction Short Stories #605 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,960 Reviews | ## Images ![Akira, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SKqtvjBAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read after watching the classic movie *by B***N on September 13, 2017* After falling in love with the classic 1988 film adaptation, I decided to gather some context and read the source material. I was, of course, blown away. I've never been a great consumer of comics or manga, only the absolute classics have gotten my attention, but the fantastic artwork and narrative flow of Otomo's masterpiece was enthralling. Being a manga, and not an especially wordy one, I tore through this whole 300+ page volume in under an hour, then turned around and immediately ordered the other volumes. The ideas and themes Otomo tackles in this series are famously complex and thought provoking, but they never become overpowering or discouraging due to the thorough depiction of a wonderful setting. The world these characters live in is vibrant and every bit as interesting as its cyberpunk/sci-fi mashup of a plot. I won't say or do anything to spoil the experience for the uninitiated. All I can do is sing Akira's praises in the hope more people take the time to understand one of the greatest works of fiction of the 20th century. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute manga classic *by K***H on January 22, 2014* I've been a fan of the Akira anime for years. It's got an awesome story and is one of the most intricately detailed animated films I have ever seen. For an aspiring artist like myself, it only makes sense that it would become one of my favorite films of all time. Despite being a huge fan of it for all those years, though, I never got around to picking up the manga. Finally I buckled down and picked up the first volume. I absolutely loved it. What made it fun was seeing the anime first and being able to see how similar it was to the manga but how things got changed around for obvious pacing reasons. The manga also made more sense of some things. Despite the pill being very iconic in the film's imagery, the only time drugs are even really involved are during one brief scene at the bar. Instead, they become a huge focus of the manga and it works really well, adding in this air of mystery as to where it can go from here. I only picked up the first volume since I didn't know how I'd feel about it being such a fan of the anime but I was absolutely sucked in and I can't wait to pick up the remaining volumes, especially since I know the story branches off in a totally different direction in the manga. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good manga *by W***G on January 18, 2014* The 6 Akira graphic novels all tell one big really good story. It has very good plot, action, humor, art, characters and mystery. It makes you want to find out what's going on more and more as you go. I don't want to knock the movie at all because I enjoy watching it but in my opinion the graphic novels convey a completely different story and are so much better and thorough in every way. My only complaint with these particular books is that it is not in it's original Japanese right to left reading format and most scenes are a mirror image of what it was intended. Everyone is left handed in it which even as a left handed person I have to say is highly unrealistic. Now finding a right to left format Akira in English would be quite the collector's item which I don't think exists(maybe I don't know for sure). But it doesn't take away from the experience and if you enjoyed the Akira movie, I highly suggest reading these 6 books. ## Frequently Bought Together - Akira, Vol. 1 - Akira, Vol. 2 - Akira, Vol. 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2428176-akira-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2428176-akira-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*