Japanese editions guide

AKIRA

AKIRA

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Edition and listing checked: November 9, 2026. Page updated: November 9, 2026

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Manga

Japanese manga

Creator
Katsuhiro Otomo
Publisher / label
Kodansha
Language
Japanese

The original manga is separate from the animated film and film books. The six-volume KCDX collected edition is distinct from OTOMO THE COMPLETE WORKS, which presents the serialized version.

Japanese print edition

KCDX manga, volume 1 (print). Check the item, format and volume before ordering.

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OTOMO THE COMPLETE WORKS edition

This edition reproduces the original serialization as closely as possible. Its AKIRA volumes have different numbering from the six collected manga volumes. Start with AKIRA 1, which is volume 12 of the complete works; do not confuse it with film storyboards.

Check serialized edition AKIRA 1

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