--- product_id: 5662801 title: "Akira, Vol. 2" price: "NT$1272" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5662801-akira-vol-2 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Akira, Vol. 2 **Price:** NT$1272 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Akira, Vol. 2 - **How much does it cost?** NT$1272 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5662801-akira-vol-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description IN THE 21ST CENTURY, Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of a Tokyo obliterated by a monstrous psychokinetic power known only as Akira, a being who yet lives, secretly imprisoned in frozen stasis. Those who stand guard know that Akira's awakening is a terrifying inevitability. Tetsuo, an angry young man with immense—and rapidly growing—psychic abilities, may be their only hope to control Akira when he wakes. But Tetsuo is becoming increasingly unstable and harbors a growing obsession to confront Akira face to face. A clandestine group including his former best friend sets out to destroy Tetsuo before he can release Akira—or before Tetsuo himself becomes so powerful that no force on Earth can stop him. An epic masterpiece of graphic fiction and the inspiration for its stunning animated adaptation, Akira is required reading for any enthusiast of science fiction, manga, and the graphic novel. Review: Small point about the edition - You’re probably familiar with the story and if not, you should know it’s one of the seminal works in manga history, and even Japanese literature. My only point in this review is to point out if you’re a manga traditionalist, that this edition and all five other volumes are printed in *western* format. So read from left to right, not the common right to left format that manga fans may be used to. Review: There really is nothing else like it, this work needs to be experienced and ... - Akira still stands head and shoulders above the competition. The pivotal and compelling stories of a group of low-life juvenile friends who find their fast-riding life style come into a literal collision with destiny. Gorgeous as it is grandiose Akira is painstakingly detailed and remains one of the only graphic novels that can truly be described as "a labor of love". If you are a fan of graphic novels that somehow missed this one, you need to read it. Now. For fans of the film who don't normally read comics, the same applies. There really is nothing else like it, this work needs to be experienced and appreciated for what it is: A stunning work of art. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,493 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #99 in Science Fiction Manga (Books) #576 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #1,106 in Action & Adventure Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,202 Reviews | ## Images ![Akira, Vol. 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mr+jNTixL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small point about the edition *by R***B on July 24, 2025* You’re probably familiar with the story and if not, you should know it’s one of the seminal works in manga history, and even Japanese literature. My only point in this review is to point out if you’re a manga traditionalist, that this edition and all five other volumes are printed in *western* format. So read from left to right, not the common right to left format that manga fans may be used to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There really is nothing else like it, this work needs to be experienced and ... *by W***H on January 9, 2016* Akira still stands head and shoulders above the competition. The pivotal and compelling stories of a group of low-life juvenile friends who find their fast-riding life style come into a literal collision with destiny. Gorgeous as it is grandiose Akira is painstakingly detailed and remains one of the only graphic novels that can truly be described as "a labor of love". If you are a fan of graphic novels that somehow missed this one, you need to read it. Now. For fans of the film who don't normally read comics, the same applies. There really is nothing else like it, this work needs to be experienced and appreciated for what it is: A stunning work of art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Story's meh, but the art's gold *by Q***N on May 14, 2024* I didn't really care much for the story, I honestly bought the Akira books for it's incredible art work to study for composition. I'm absolutely not disappointed, and it's a gold mine for studying artist trying to improve their visual story telling! ## Frequently Bought Together - Akira Volume 2 (AKIRA KODANSHAED GN) - Akira Volume 3 (AKIRA KODANSHAED GN) - Akira Volume 4 (AKIRA KODANSHAED GN) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5662801-akira-vol-2](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5662801-akira-vol-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*