Akira, tom 4

The pacing keeps me on the edge of my seat, but I wonder how much thought went into pacing the story versus developing Neo-Tokyo's intricate setting.

The artwork is stunning but packed with details that make me wonder if Otomo intended for readers to spend extra time analyzing each panel.

The transformation scenes are so vivid and surreal—I'm curious what influenced Otomo's choices in illustrating these pivotal moments.