Christaaay ’s Reviews > Akira, Vol. 1 > Status Update

A mysterious explosion in Tokyo begins world war iii; set decades later, in a dystopia futuristic Tokyo, a teenaged biker and gang member develops mysterious, explosive powers...

I was intrigued by the setting, but superpowers and gritty urban landscapes aren't really my thing. It's well-put-together, but more aimed at male readership. I might have finished this if I didn't have such a busy month.