Akira (manga)

Akira (アキラ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsuhiro Otomo. First released on December 20, 1982, the manga is published by Kodansha. The story falls within the genres of cyberpunk, action, thriller, drama, and apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction.

The series concluded with its latest release on June 25, 1990. Akira is considered a creative work as well as a product and software. The manga shares the market with competitors like Vampire Hunter D. Katsuhiro Otomo also directed the Akira, which originates from Japan.