Welcome to Neo-Tokyo, built on the ashes of a Tokyo annihilated by a blast of unknown origin that triggered World War III. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, making him a target for a shadowy agency that will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like the one that leveled Tokyo. At the core of the agency's motivation is a raw, all-consuming fear of an unthinkable, monstrous power known only as Akira. (Source: Kodansha USA)

A twisted old man, gifted with extrasensory powers, holds silent sway over an entire block of apartments, its occupants puppets for him to control. Life is his to give...and to take. But suddenly there is a new voice in his head, and before he knows it, a young girl with her own battery of psychic abilities arrives to challenge him. Soon, the sprawling complex becomes a battleground between two minds possessing incredible, unimaginable power. (Source: Dark Horse) *Note: Won the 15th Seiun Award for Best Comic (1984).*

Orbiting serenely above a long-ago poisoned earth, the last bastion of human civilization is the space colonies. After a terrorist attack, the colonists are forced into exile on the blighted planet below. In the confusion, a young mother is separated from her family and is flung into a bleak, uncertain future... But Sarah will not rest until she finds her children. Katsuhiro Otomo has explored the dark side of the psyche with Domu and the corruption that comes with absolute power in Akira. Now Otomo has set his sights on the enduring power of hope. Welcome to The Legend of Mother Sarah. This volume collects all eight issues this compelling series, one of the finest ever produced. (Source: Dark Horse)

Welcome to the vampire city of Saruta, where the sun never rises, and all the vampire children love trying to stay up late. Hipira is a precocious young vampire whose best friend is a fairy named Soul. Hipira and Soul are an odd couple to say the least, and their games, pranks and adventures are extraordinary even for dwellers of this supernatural city. Hipira is a delightfully bright twist to traditionally dark subject matter. Filled with fun, wonder and heart, the illustrations look like they have been pulled off the screen of a top-flight animated feature. Hipira is a children's book like no other, one that will appeal to readers of all ages. (Amazon)

Collection of short stories including: 1. **FLOWER**; *SF Houseki 1979/10* 2. **Kanojo no Omoide...** (彼女の想いで..., Memories); *Young Magazine 1980/11/17* 3. **Bukiyosaraba** (武器よさらば, Farewell to Weapons); *Young Magazine 1981/11/16* 4. **SOUND OF SAND**; *Kisoutengai 1979/11* 5. **ELECTRIC BIRD LAND**; *SF Adventure 1980/07* 6. **Hair**; *Young Comic 1979/02/28* 7. **That's Amazing World - Magic Pot of Aladdin**; *1981* 8. **That's Amazing World - Noah's Ark**; *1981* 9. **That's Amazing World - The Old Man and the Sea**; *1981* 10. **That's Amazing World - Knights of the Round Table**; *1981* 11. **MINER SWING**; *Manga Action Zoukan 1977/08/24* 12. **Wakusei TAKO Nendaiki** (惑星TAKO年代記, Chronicle of the Planet TAKO); *SF Adventure 1981/03* 1 13. **Wakusei TAKO Nendaiki** (惑星TAKO年代記, Chronicle of the Planet TAKO); *SF Adventure 1981/03* 2 14. **Wakusei TAKO Nendaiki: Reimei-hen** (惑星TAKO年代記「黎明編」, Chronicle of The Planet TAKO - Chapter of Dawnlight); *Takarajima 1982/02* 15. **Fire-Ball**; *Action Deluxe 1979/01/27* 1 16. **Fire-Ball**; *Action Deluxe 1979/01/27* 2

The events take place during the Great Exhibition of technological breakthroughs in Victorian England, in mid-nineteenth century. Ray is a boy, the son and grandson of two great inventors, and since he was a little boy he dedicated himself to create amazing machines driven by steam power. One day his grandfather Lloyd returns from the United States, where he is working with his son to a secret project called for the multinational Ohara Foundation, and handing the boy a metal ball that can produce an immense energy. This marks the beginning of the adventures of the boy, who from that moment it will be hunted by the henchmen of the U.S. company and its competitors, eager to retrieve the precious item needed for their major project: the imposing Tower Steam, the ultimate war machine . A clash of generations between father, son and nephew, their world views and values of life, a brilliant critique of modern society and war.

1. **World Apartment Horror** (ワールド アパートメント ホラー) Manga adaptation of Otomo's self-directed live-action film of the same name. A bumbling Yakuza member is sent to rid an old and rotten apartment block of its foreign occupants, but finds it a lot harder than expected when he discovers an evil spirit still resides there. 2. **Okyakusama** (お客様, Visitors) 3. **Waira** (わいら) 4. **Joyful Bell**

Collection of short stories, from 1979-1995. 1. SOS Dai Tokyo Tankentai 2. RUN 3. SPEED 3. Neko wa Yoku Asagata ni Kaette Kuru 4. Abunai! Seito Kaichou 5. Houmonsha 6. Sun Burgs Hill No Omoide 7. Eiyou Manten Episode I 8. Eiyou Manten Episode II 9. Madorosu-kun 10. Tokoton Sore Made-kun 11. Nichijou no Naka no Monogatari 12. Manjuu Kowai 13. Ue wo Muite Arukou 14. Hi no Youjin

The experiences of two Japanese people who move to the US; one a judo teacher, the other a guitarist.

An anthology collection of very short parodies of classic fairy tales and stories, such as Cinderella, Robinson Crusoe, Ali Baba, Snow White and more.

On the X-th day of the X-th month of the year 198X, war breaks out on the Sino–Soviet border. Two Japanese men nicknamed Hachimaki and Megane, as well as a Chinese man known as Bowie, sign up and experience the war firsthand.

1. **Kazoku** (家族) 2. **Sukatto Sukkiri** (スカッとスッキリ) 3. **Sakai Sanchi no Yukie-chan** (酒井さんちのユキエちゃん) 4. **Suzume ga Chuu** (雀が中) 5. **Highway★Star** (ハイウェイ★スター) 6. **Tenmou Kaikai so ni shite Morasazu** (天網恢恢疎にして漏らさず) 7. **Tsuya no Ato Saki** (つやのあとさき) 8. **Seisou** (星霜) 9. **Ashita no Yakusoku** (あしたの約束) 10. **Sayonara no Omiyage** (さよならのおみやげ)