Chase continues. While Takeda and Kei keep on searching for Akira, Tetsuo also gets interested about the Akira. Feeling his powers growing his thoughts are centered on controlling this mysterious power.

Considering that action quickly ends up in the secret military complex things heat up very quickly. In a very dramatic cat-and-mouse chase our heroes might just pull it out when new players join the game.

Story develops in a very steady tempo, no-one is omnipotent and every side makes mistakes that might cost them dearly. Military vs Tetsuo fight on the gigantic lift carrier was truly something to behold. Art is truly gorgeous.

Recommended to all fans of SF. ( )

The post-apocalyptic world of Akira is one that has allowed Katsuhiro Otomo to revolutionize the manga and anime industry with his visionary and artistic style and Volume 2 doesn't disappoint. You just cannot put this book down. Akira's second volume is pure, non-stop fun action from start to finish...as we watch Tetsuo grow in his psychic abilities, become increasingly more unstable, and attempts to confront Akira face-to-face. All the while his former best friend is attempting to destroy Tetsuo before he releases Akira.

Cinematic and action-packed Akira is required reading. ( )

Great stuff. A huge improvement on the first volume in terms of pacing, character interactions etc. Still action-centric, but without compromising on story development. There are a couple of fun sub plots as well.

By this point we are pretty near to overtaking where the film leaves off, and seeds have been planted in prep for where things are headed. ( )

Story jumpy, still not clear on who is who or what is what.... Maybe that is the point? ( )

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