How did Otomo decide on the bleak yet vibrant cityscape of Neo-Tokyo?
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Akira, Vol. 1

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How did Otomo decide on the bleak yet vibrant cityscape of Neo-Tokyo?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' motivations, especially Tetsuo’s descent?
What influenced the decision to tell the story through such intense, often chaotic visuals?