Why is Akira so popular outside Japan?

Otomo’s Akira anime film adaptation marked his transition from a career primarily in manga to one almost exclusively in anime. Akira was instrumental in an upsurge of manga popularity outside Japan, especially in United States, as the release of a colorized edition by Epic Comics coincided with the release of the film.

How many copies did the Akira manga sell?

The magazine’s weekly circulation rose from 1 million in 1986 to 1.5 million in 1990. At an average manga magazine price of ¥180 at the time, the 120 issues serialising Akira sold an estimated total of 120–180 million copies and grossed an estimated ¥22–32 billion .

When was Akira published in black and white?

A new edition of Akira was later published in paperback from 2000 to 2002 by Dark Horse Comics, and in the UK by Titan Books, this time in its original 6-volume black-and-white form with a revised translation, although Otomo’s painted color pages were used minimally at the start of each book as in the original manga.

What is the difference between Akira and Masaru?

Masaru looks after the well-being of his friends, especially that of Kiyoko who is physically frail. Akira (アキラ, designated No. 28 (28号, Nijūhachi-gō)) Akira is the eponymous character of the series. He has immense psychic powers, although from outward appearances he looks like a small, normal child.

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Why is Akira so popular outside Japan?
Otomo’s Akira anime film adaptation marked his transition from a career primarily in manga to one almost exclusively in anime. Akira was instrumental in an upsurge of manga popularity outside Japan, especially in United States, as the release of a colorized edition by Epic Comics coincided with the release of the film.
How many copies did the Akira manga sell?
The magazine’s weekly circulation rose from 1 million in 1986 to 1.5 million in 1990. At an average manga magazine price of ¥180 at the time, the 120 issues serialising Akira sold an estimated total of 120–180 million copies and grossed an estimated ¥22–32 billion .
When was Akira published in black and white?
A new edition of Akira was later published in paperback from 2000 to 2002 by Dark Horse Comics, and in the UK by Titan Books, this time in its original 6-volume black-and-white form with a revised translation, although Otomo’s painted color pages were used minimally at the start of each book as in the original manga.
What is the difference between Akira and Masaru?
Masaru looks after the well-being of his friends, especially that of Kiyoko who is physically frail. Akira (アキラ, designated No. 28 (28号, Nijūhachi-gō)) Akira is the eponymous character of the series. He has immense psychic powers, although from outward appearances he looks like a small, normal child.

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