In the fifth volume of this cyberpunk epic, Neo-Tokyo lies in ruins after a second psychic explosion triggered by the awakening of Akira. The story follows Kaneda and Kei as they navigate the fractured landscape of the Great Tokyo Empire, now ruled by the psychic Colonel and the telekinetic Tetsuo. Forces from the surviving military remnants and international fleets converge on the city, aiming to contain the escalating biological and nuclear threat. Conflict centers on the physical struggle for control over the cryogenic remains of Akira and Tetsuo’s deteriorating mental and physical stability.
This volume serves readers interested in high-stakes political intrigue and the mechanics of large-scale urban warfare within science fiction. It appeals to those fascinated by the junction of body horror and societal collapse, providing a detailed look at how power structures reorganize during a total breakdown of infrastructure. Readers walk away with a specific understanding of how unrestrained technological ambition and psychic mutations can lead to the total dissolution of the human form and the state.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1990
- Language
- EN
