Kumar Sivasubramanian

"Akira began serialization in December of 1982 in Young Magazine, and the curtains finally closed when the sixth paperback collection was released in March 1993. This book chronicles that decade-plus of history in its entirety ..."

"After a forbidden room is unsealed, heroic pilot Saito is no longer the only legendary Sidonian with a deceptive avatar on board. Meanwhile, an incoming asteroid forces the spaceship's mobile units to skirmish in a positive-gravity environment. Calling the shots is Assistant Commander Yuhata Midorikawa, still new in her role, unsure but unshrinking"--P. [4] of cover.

"The book opens with some childhood thoughts of Yoichi Yamashita spurred by a call informing him of his father's death. So, he journeys back to his hometown after an absence of well over a decade during which time he has not seen his father. But as the relatives gather for the funeral and the stories start to flow, Yoichi's childhood starts to resurface. The Spring afternoons playing on the floor of his father's barber shop, the fire that ravaged...

"In a showdown with Black Vinegar Middle School's shadow gang leader, Teru, Mob sticks to his policy of nonviolence and refrains from using his powers--and gets knocked out! The fight seems over for Mob...but something then awakens in Mob, beyond the confines of his conscious mind! And in the aftermath, a new story develops with Ritsu, Mob's conflicted younger brother who enjoys the social success Mob desires...yet still longs for what Mob has that...

"The showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross swords! Although he's missing an arm, Manji's mystical healing powers still ensure that he's a formidable opponent--but his greatest foe, the masochistic Shira, has a few depraved tricks up his own sleeve! With Shira deadlier than ever, having had plenty of time to plot twisted revenge schemes, will Manji be able to protect Rin from his deranged nemesis? Plus--an...

"Sanctuary, the headquarters of the Saints, has been infiltrated by a corrupt leader and only Athena can stop him. As the final showdown between the pope and Athena draws near, will Shoko and the rest of the Saintia be strong enough to protect their goddess?"--Page [4] of cover.

"The Galaxian Wars have begun, a tournament that pits Saint against Saint! As the rest of the world eagerly awaits the first match, Shoko mourns the loss of her sister, Kyoko. In an attempt to honor Kyoko's last wishes, Athena tella Shoko to give up being a Saintia and live a normal life. Will Shoko take Athena's advice, or will she wear her sister's Cloth once more?"--Page [4] of cover.

"Shoko's sister, Kyoko, is back but she's changed: Kyoko has merged with Eris to become the Goddess of Discord and is now eager to bring death and destruction to Earth! Can Shoko save her sister...and is there anything left of her to save?"--Page [4] of cover.