I think their reasoning with the sound effects were that they were hand drawn by Otomo, and this printing is trying to preserve Otomo's original work for the collected editions as much as possible. I'd agree though that sound effects should usually be printed in the margins if this is the case, going to the index is a hassle, but for the most part I think the reader can safely assume the sounds based on the action in the panel. You're right though that there are cases where this is not quite applicable.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
You are completely correct. They really wanted to stay as true to the original as possible. It's easy to adapt to though, of course over two decades of reading Tokyopop translations did help.
@alexworm17075 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of scenes that the sounds hints at things that are happening off panel, its idiotic not putting the translation of them off panel, like they do in some texts on the backgrounds, but i agree with them not messing up the art of otomo
@Xman808884 жыл бұрын
@@alexworm1707 Yeah but like stated above, use the margins for the translation SFX is bang or boom etc, or write it small under the original sound effect like some other manga has done, so it;s big japanese sound effect with boom written right beneath the effects.
@TheRealKhun3 жыл бұрын
@@Xman80888 I like how berserk did it in the deluxe edition, just write it very small under the panels.
@williamcase4262 жыл бұрын
I don't know enough Japense to read it untranslated without stopping to translate with a dictonary or google translate pretty often, but I do know Hiragana and Katakana. I can sound out what the sound effect is because of that, and so I prefer to the orignal Japanese sound effects on the panels.
@siddhantshrivastav6 жыл бұрын
original sound effects were announced as part of the package. It wasn't due to lack off effort but a conscious decision from Kodansha
@omarvaldivieso78456 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a deal breaker, just a pet peeve of mine that I've had since the days of Tokyopop. I completely understand the artist not wanting their art tampered with, however.
@alexworm17076 жыл бұрын
that90shyde the translations should be in the bottom of each Page, not in a index
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I would be completely okay with that, like the way they do Berserk. I was never a fan of putting the in the index, because I'm not one to flip back and forth while reading.
@alexworm17076 жыл бұрын
that90shyde its Just common sense, its idiotic to have to flip around the book to understand what you are reading but its better then destroying the art at least
@karlwalsh53406 жыл бұрын
What I don't understand is if all the text is going to be translated into English, then they might as well have just translated the sound effects as well! With the books being full of English text...the desire to "keep things original" kind of becomes a moot point! However, I'm fine with the sound effects being in Japanese although I wish they had put the translations on the same page(s)!
@AndySenpai6 жыл бұрын
HHAHAHAHAHAHAH YES AS SOON AS I BECOME A HUGE AKIRA FAN THE BOX SET COMES OUT- ANDY SENPAI APPROVES
@ahaan83883 жыл бұрын
bruh in my country akira 35th is selling for like 600+ dollars... i will probably just have to get the normal paperbacks in left to right
@AndySenpai3 жыл бұрын
@@ahaan8388 damn it’s been 3 years since I said that lmaooo I’ve read the box set twice
@ahaan83883 жыл бұрын
@@AndySenpai oh didnt notice that also would you recommend it? is it worth buying(normal not box set)
@JohnGeometresMaximos2 жыл бұрын
@@ahaan8388 It's at 250 euros on BD today. While at 205 euros on Blackwells. The thing is if you were to buy the 6 volumes separately [not the boxset] it would cost you approximately 140 to 150 euros. Are the additional 50 to 60 euros [to get the boxset] really justified? You essentially pay for the Akira Club Artbook, the box, and the sticker! And of course for the overall value this boxset offers - but this is mostly for collectors... 🙄
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
@@ahaan8388 buy the box
@shash._.4 жыл бұрын
I've watched this way too many times, I don't know why, I just love this unboxing, thank you.
@kotanagant97685 жыл бұрын
Few reasons why I'm debating getting this box set. First, this is a very nice box set and I just learned recently how even looking at a well presented collection is tempting. Second, I like checking out original source material to shows that I really enjoyed so I can get more out of it. And last, this has an art book in it and I love my art books.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
Yes. The artbook alone went out of print for years and it was the price of the box set. So I'm glad they decided to go this route.
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
It is killer
@METALHEADNYC5 жыл бұрын
Missed out on it last year, but I managed to finally get my box set now. Very happy!
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
It's a great box set. Congratulations!
@TimeTrave11er5 жыл бұрын
I don't care about the non-translated sound effects, they're easy enough to understand.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
I understand that, but sometimes it's necessary when setting up scene.
@arslanmalik1513 жыл бұрын
I really hate when they translate kana kana sounds effects to english ruin it . To be honest the color version of epic looks kinda lame for my opinion I prefer black or white or the color version of jojo .
@slicky33973 жыл бұрын
@Fun1sKing yeah I’m gonna pass on that😂
@first_namelast_name51393 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition Otomo wanted his original sound effects in this version. It’s like complaining that manga is right to left
@thomasryan62403 жыл бұрын
I hope for 40th Anniversary, Kodansha releases the Akira Hardcover Boxset with the Steve Oliff color pages.
@GlennGerard3 жыл бұрын
💯% agree with you Thomas! A petition needs to get going for a revamp of Akira in color! Preferably a collected edition of the epic comics version.
@turtleanton65392 жыл бұрын
Oh.
@windlesSpice6 жыл бұрын
Sound effects are part of the art. Glad they left it the way they did. Thanks for the video
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and it's a gripe I've always had with manga. Perhaps a footnote at the bottom of the panel or in small letters like in Berserk would have worked. I just I'm not the type to go back and forth between the book.
@windlesSpice6 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition I liked the first 10 or so volumes I have of Berserk where the sound effects are translated in small writing. Not offensive at all. When they started putting the sound in it's own dialog box I found it really distracting. I do agree with you on one thing, Oliffe killed the colors in the Epic edition. Some of the best coloring ever. Again great video. I'm curious how you got your box set? I had pre-ordered on Amazon and it said it was sold out the day it was supposed to come out. Instocktrades.com says it doesn't come out until Nov. 8. Just curious because I've been waiting months to get my hands on a set.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I got mine from Amazon as well. Had it preordered Day 1 since they teased the box set. I know that Instock is getting their shipment in next week and Amazon should be getting their second batch in next week as well. Some people got them from Barnes and Noble and Book Depository this week.
@themagnificentsteiner86005 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition Easy to fix! Just print the translation on a paper or you could even just right them down. Now you can read it with the translations right beside you!
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
@@themagnificentsteiner8600 not the worst idea. :)
@the9file5 жыл бұрын
I would like a full color, original right-to-left, oversized, hardcover box set (with translated sound FX). Also, jealous of your collection.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps one day we will get that. Those colors belong to Epic (Marvel) so who knows where the rights would even lie.
@athan3365 жыл бұрын
it is right to left
@GlennGerard3 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition Can you check with David Gabriel? Would be awesome!
@stevend2377 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comparison video. I decided to go with the paperback version as I prefer the left to right format and the English sfx. Awesome video!
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dom0208765 жыл бұрын
Never owned or read any manga before but after watching your videos for Akira, Berserk and Alita and loving the Akira and Alita movies I decided to give manga a go and ordered the two Berserk deluxe volumes, the Akira 35th anniversary boxset and the Alita deluxe boxset. Just received the Berserk volumes and Akira boxset today (hopefully Alita won't be far behind) and they are stunning. The Berserk deluxe volumes look so much more expensive than they were and the artwork looks even better close up. The Akira boxset just blew me away. The quality throughout is insane although I do have to admit I thought that the books would be a little heavier than they are (not including the Akira Club book which is pretty heavy). Its a shame that the full colour pages are only in the beginning of each volume because the full book in colour would have been fantastic. I can't wait to read through these and see where the stories go. Thank you Omar as always for the awesome videos.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for you to get it and please let me know how you like it. :)
@Saicofake5 жыл бұрын
Same here although I am slightly reluctant to purchase Berserk as I am told that it is still ongoing?
@dom0208765 жыл бұрын
@@Saicofake it looks like there will be 13 or 14 volumes and most of them have been published already. It will probably take three years to get to the point where these volumes are published in deluxe format. I think you'd be pretty safe collecting these books.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
@@Saicofake It is still ongoing.
@heir2HOKUTOSHINKEN4 жыл бұрын
Great video👍 I really appreciated the comparisons to earlier editions. I didn't know the original issues were full color, so that was really cool to see. I've been a fan of the anime since I was a kid and I was lucky enough to get this collection when it first came out. I still haven't opened the box yet because I'm kinda intimidated by the page count, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, I've seriously wanted to start it. Watching this video makes me want to open it right now!
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get to read this great series.
@dmdntran4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, thanks so much for your in-depth comparisons :D
@Xman808884 жыл бұрын
It says that the sound effects are a feature on the description paper. "A revise and updated translation that includes Katsuhiro Otomo's original hand-drawn sound effects, never before seen in an English edition." They probably wanted to deferentiate more from there standard paper backs more than just it's now Hard Cover and Standard Right to Left Japanese Style. I personally prefer the translated sound effects as well, I prefer the Right To Left for Manga unless it was intended to be Left to Right like some older manga, I heard some of Tezuka's stuff wasoriginally Left to Right. But like you said in the video the sound effect's set up some scene's like a robot slowly aapproaching, we here it before we see it, but if it isn't translated the we either guess or wait until we see the context of the scene the mentally add a fitting sound effect, I see it as point less, it's a translation so keep it translated.
@aderemiporsche4 жыл бұрын
Watching this never gets old.
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Get the box
@pitsahat70686 жыл бұрын
That looks so beautiful! I need it!!!
@shadowl3gion6414 жыл бұрын
My manga collection is slowly getting bigger I have now Battle Angel alita Deluxe Edition 1-3 and got children of the whiles vol 1 and early today I ordered in Knights Of Sidonia, Master Edition 1 by Tsutomu Nihei Paperback Book. At my local book store
@V1lkas Жыл бұрын
original SFX is always a good thing.
@colby_kafka Жыл бұрын
ya but it's weird Kodansha didn't put the English sfx in the manga like they always do. One thing I like kodansha they usually kept the original Japanese sfx with small English sfx.
@alejandroaltamirano64074 жыл бұрын
I knew it I wasn't the only to have a pet peeve of Manga Publishers not redrawing the sound effects into english !
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
You are not alone, brother.
@alejandroaltamirano64074 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition I got a question if it's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure would you get tick off of the untranslated sound effects or you like it because that's the whole charm of Jojo
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
See, for that one I don't mind the sound effects in the off panels.
@mangageekdom6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Thanks for the comparison. :)
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, hermano.
@carlosguarnizo30955 жыл бұрын
This is Master ART, teh best AKIRA Collectio in The Word... Thank for video...
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
@TehDangle5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone else with the Epic set, glad I bought mine 10 years ago before the prices started stacking up, people are wanting crazy prices for number 38 these days. Just wish I had bought the Mcfarlane toy line when they were cheap
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
I keep seeing that. I ain't given them up unless they release Hardcover editions with Steve Oliff covers in Europe.
@mrdaflyguy6 жыл бұрын
Great review,do you know if there might be a color release?for me the perfect set would be like this but color and translations.also what difference does it make mirrored or reading it left to right?i have the large American Kodansha volumes you have with translated sound effects.in your honest opinion,I know the hardbacks a cooler and better quality but what is the better read? Kodansha with the English sound effects and reading the opposite way or this new release with the correct manga reading way but no English sound effects.i know this is better paper and hardbacks,but minus all that,nice box etc.which is the best read if you had to choose.thank you
@kranioo06 жыл бұрын
mrdaflyguy the 30th anniversary box is colored, but I think it wasn't released in the US, only Europe (and Japan)
@CruzOroz6 жыл бұрын
Amazon still hasnt shipped mine. Instocktrades does even list this anymore. Cant wait to get my set
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Instock will be getting them next Tuesday and I'm sure that Amazon will get their second batch next week as well.
@azemsama31836 жыл бұрын
Yeah same here, I pre ordered it from amazon 6 months ago within the hour and I'm still waiting...
@nathantowers43016 жыл бұрын
One of the unique selling points I think of this edition was to keep the original sound effects. The previous box set was translated I think, and also coloured.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Every edition of Akira released in America has had the translated sound effects and mirrored flipping of the artwork so it can be read left to right. The only color edition released here was the one done by Epic (Marvel).
@amorbavian6 жыл бұрын
So they did not flip it in this one? I am still waiting for my copy. PS. The sound is VERY low on your recording, I can barely hear you and my volume is all the way up.
@amorbavian6 жыл бұрын
Oh crap. Only now I realize it is right to left reading. Well, that is going to be a fun experience. :) Cannot wait to reread this, it has been 15+ years and I only read the colored version.
@JawasauceReviews5 жыл бұрын
awesome vid! I just showed off my akira collection :)
@bengalinsky4300 Жыл бұрын
Lol the sound effects are a part of the artwork, can you not imagine what the sound effect would be? Translating text that is part of the art devalues the work.
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
I understand. But since graphic novels are a medium that rely not only on art but words, sound effects very important for some scenes to set the tone. For example. Imagine a set up to a murder that’s about to happen on page three of a story. But you don’t hear the footsteps sound effects or the sound of a gun cocking. Not a deal breaker by any means, but it does add to the experience.
@GlennGerard3 жыл бұрын
Hi Omar, do you know what the chances are of a (re)print of Marvel's epic comics version of Akira in collected edition form? How can we get a petition going? Keep up the good work! Cheers!
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
I say no. Because of copyrights. Unless something happens to Kodansha.
@hunter2769aa6 жыл бұрын
If anyone has ever read the manga I have a question. If I’ve seen the film is it a good idea to start reading at the half way point (from what I’m told one half of the story is the movie) or should I read the entire thing to get a better understanding or read something that wasn’t in the film?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I strongly suggest reading from the beginning. No need to skip any of the first few books. Things play out a little different and side characters are introduced towards the beginning that play a bigger role on the second half.
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Read all of it
@NoobMangaАй бұрын
It's the goat manga and anime in my opinion
@JNEZ25 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the translations are different among all versions.
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
I thought I did. During the comparison part?
@viccreator40626 жыл бұрын
YESSS!!!!! BLACK AND WHITE !!!!!
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
The way it was originally drawn. I would however, one day buy the color version done by Steve Oliff and crew in HC.
@viccreator40626 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the color version is a sacrilege. It only hinders. The drawing is so beautiful that it has to be appreciated in black and white, just as its creator conceived it, I would only accept a version colored by the same artist in traditional media.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
The only reason that Marvel (Epic) decided to color the manga was because they didn't think it would sell in America. Each page had to be approved by Otomo himself so it wasn't without his stamp that these pages saw print. But yeah, the black and white art is so raw and powerful.
@kaneda73686 жыл бұрын
Also after watching the movie and the amazing color style of it going to the epic comic releases with that... dull coloring is kinda underwhelming. At least with black and white I can picture the coloring style of the movie filling up the pages.
@ibrahimman36 жыл бұрын
I have a question: is the manga in colors? cuz i couldnt help some or actually alot of them were colored
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
This particular box set is in black and white. The Akira manga released by Epic (Marvel) had the Steve Oliff colors added to it. Sadly the trades of those have been out of print for years.
@lady19033 жыл бұрын
Even though the box set looks really cool it is VERY pricey. Would I still get the same story if I get the paper back?
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
You would 100%
@UnknownHumanoid4 жыл бұрын
So what should I order guys? Does the mirror affect the synergy and the feeling about the story?
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Go for it, you won't look back! :)
@martinlehmann45252 жыл бұрын
Finally got my hands on one of those bad boys, so glad I still got it.
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
They are so gorgeous.
@kevinhaynes90912 жыл бұрын
Great review. Could you please supply some more info about the colour versions you show at 6:08 and 8:15. I'm interested in getting some of the Akira anime, but there are a lot of different releases, and I'm trying to understand what has been released, and what's still available. Thank you...
@zdrapki80152 ай бұрын
These sound effects are made by Otomo himself - so don't worry and be proud 😊
@projektvyking75213 жыл бұрын
Found a heavily discounted copy of this at Chapters; what a find!
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a find, my brother.
@soldatheero5 жыл бұрын
can you buy the older all colour version on amazon ? ?
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
It's hella expensive.
@Grasses0n4 жыл бұрын
I was really sad that this is out of print now and really expensive online. However I just looked at Book Depository and it says they have preorders for release on July 2020, so unless that's a mistake maybe it's getting a re-release? I really hope so because I would love to grab this.
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
I hope that they get a rerelease of this wonderful box set.
@JohnGeometresMaximos2 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition It's at 250 euros on BD today. While at 205 euros on Blackwells. The thing is if you were to buy the 6 volumes separately [not the boxset] it would cost you approximately 140 to 150 euros. Are the additional 50 to 60 euros [to get the boxset] really justified? You essentially pay for the Akira Club Artbook, the box, and the sticker! And of course for the overall value this boxset offers - but this is mostly for collectors... 🙄
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Hope you can find it
@kiwithepotato24 жыл бұрын
Learn katakana for sound effects!! 😂 Awesome review. Thank you!
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! my cohost Maddie suggested I do the same. :)
@TheClamatoJuice4 жыл бұрын
I can read katakana but that still doesn't help with knowing what a bunch of sounds are. I wouldn't have known "guruguru" is a sound effect for twirling until I googled it lol. Some like DON or BAN is obviously like boom and bang, but I've had it plenty of times where they're not easy to figure out what they are. For me this sort of thing is a deal breaker. No English sound effects, no purchase. So unsurprisingly I basically only own Viz books since they translate sound effects in nearly all of their titles. Call me old fashioned but I expect a translated book to be translated haha. I take issue with getting the "Japanese experience" argument people make because it's not true, a Japanese reader can read the sound effects and know what they are without having to flip to an index or hop on google. The real experience is being able to read the book properly.
@amorbavian6 жыл бұрын
I've only just started reading it but so far I'm not digging the right to left reading too much, I keep looking at the wrong panels. Also, for us westerners the mirror effect (compared to our version) just looks wrong. Maybe it's just me and maybe my brain will get used to it but it's something to think about if considering to buy (although it's probably going to be an easy resell). Love the black and white version though and must say that binding is great quality and pages are nice and thick, very good quality for a black and white book.
@truegamer885 жыл бұрын
It's been 10 months since you posted this comment, did you ever finish reading the books? if so, what'd you think? Did your brain eventually adjust to the right-to-left style? I'm guessing this was your first manga that you've read.
@junaidmuddakenmiah2576 жыл бұрын
Great video man
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind words.
@ebenezeramare12 жыл бұрын
You got me to get this, thank you!
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it.
@ebenezeramare12 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition I have, thank you!
@cassiotessaro3 жыл бұрын
The Portuguese version of Akira has the translation of the sound effects right below the original symbol
@nicrules774 жыл бұрын
this box set looks too sick
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great box set.
@XxGallowsxX3 жыл бұрын
Mine is arriving in the mail tomorrow, it was 190.00 with tax but it's worth it.
@dimensiondelcomic6 жыл бұрын
Buen vídeo Omar, me encantan los colores de Steve Oliff en el arte de Otomo. Te felicito tienes un gran tesoro con todas esas ediciones de Akira, yo tengo el cofre de Norma que es muy parecido al tuyo solo que los tomos no tienen dust jacket y los libros son los recoloreados.Gran vídeo y como siempre saludos desde Barranquilla, colombia.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias, siempre por mirar los videos, hermano. Un dia quiero esos colores de Steve Oliff en Hard cover.
@comemente6 жыл бұрын
¿Omar tienes redes? me encantaría invitarte a mi podcast o a algún directo de you tube? seria una forma de darles a conocer a mas gente y para mi seria un placer dar una manito a que este gran canal crezca cada vez mas. Good job people!!!
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias hermano. Y estoy intersado, pero primero En tu podcast se hablan en ingles o espanol? Como se llama tu podcast?
@comemente6 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition El Garaje Antigravedad, mi tributo a the antigravity room. Es un video podcast que puedes echarle un ojo en mi canal (el comemente) Los directos los hacemos via webcam, durante 1 hora y 30 minutos mostramos las compras del mes y respondemos pregubtas del publico del chat. Es en español, me parece que no tendrias lio con ello, pero igual podriamos manejarlo distinto si no es asi. Igual muchos aca en Colombia, Mexico etc entendemos ingles y por eso pense que igual a una parte mi publico podria interesarle vuestro canal. Este Sabado tendremos justamente un directo, ya me diras si quieres o puedes, sino hablamos y programamos invitarte al podcast donde seria mas facil entrevistarte en ingles, porque puedo luego subtitularlo. Un saludo.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
estoy interesado, pero depende en la hora y el tiempo que tengo. Mandame un email a evilomar69@gmail.com
@gxvault41663 жыл бұрын
Any news about the reprint? especially if it´s gonna have the soundeffects translated? I sold my coloured Portuguese version to get this one!!
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Nothing yet.
@brandensingletary186 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@Mancomic3006 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video I’m been wanting to see what this looks like
@Bcgizmo6 жыл бұрын
Was there a limited supply on this ?? It’s out of stock on Amazon and I don’t wanna miss out on this set
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I think Amazon just underordered the box set. They should get their second batch next week. I know Instocktrades is getting their box sets next week.
@colby_kafka Жыл бұрын
It's weird that Kodansha didn't put the English sound effect like they always do in their manga.
@thehorrorofone86624 жыл бұрын
where did you order this?
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Amazon years ago.
@drock62873 жыл бұрын
Doing my research to see which version to get and man I don’t think I can live with those untranslated sound effects. Softcovers aren’t perfect either but if I get tired of waiting it out I may just go w those. BTW, it’s so weird to see you try to review a book w one hand like an amateur 😂
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha this was during the day when I had the manual lens on the camera. Things have changed.
@chunkymilk Жыл бұрын
if you don’t like untranslated sound effects, you can learn katakana and hiragana in not much time at all.
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. At my age? No dice.
@AdamWasilewskiPRIV2 жыл бұрын
Your copies of first book also have few blank pages at the end?
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
They do.
@jocool73704 жыл бұрын
Well, it's not available any longer, so I'll get the Kodansha volumes individually. I really have to read those!
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
The box set I'm hopingn will come back into print.
@Prodigy3964 жыл бұрын
It's available on Amazon now.
@ChesterLivingstonIII6 жыл бұрын
Omar, is there a color collection of Akira other than the issues published by Epic?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Sadly, not at this time. The only collections of the color issues from Epic were done by Marvel and they never finished them. They did 10 or 11 volumes that left out the last few issues.
@chriswaters8346 жыл бұрын
The Marvel/Epic books are complete, but only as a 38-issue set, I believe. They never released the final 2 or 3 compendiums. I have about half of the issues and will try and complete my collection at some point. The covers and full color are amazing and i like the smaller issues.
@turtleanton65392 жыл бұрын
Is this the best box-set
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
It is.
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition finally got it
@brendanclifford91544 жыл бұрын
can you please do viewer of paperback for Akira book one
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
I can add that to the list.
@brendanclifford91544 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mrdaflyguy6 жыл бұрын
Amzing set,but I'm sort of glad I didn't buy it now.the sound effects are a must for me.an ideal set for me would be exactly this set,but with sound effects and full color,I've yet to,read it in color
@MeldinX22 жыл бұрын
I tip for sound-effects is to just learn Katakana. Since most of the time that's the way they are written. Espacially if you read alot of manga. This way you can read the sounds and will never need them to be translated ever again.
@OutlawMantis2 жыл бұрын
Weebs will always tell you English SFX doesn't matter, but there's no way in hell I'm flipping back and forth every twenty seconds, especially with a hardcover book that can wear more than a paperback this way. Some don't care but I've always thought that SFX are very important for context. English SFX replacements or SFX translations in the margins I'm happy with. But no, not an index. Deal breaker for me, thanks for saving me money.
@ADNZ54423 жыл бұрын
Just got this boxset🙏 they had 2 left. Nearly missed out. Have they stopped printing this box set?
@asurprisetobesurebutawelco66173 жыл бұрын
Where did you get it from
@ADNZ54423 жыл бұрын
@@asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617 Forbiden Planet. But Book Depository have them too.
@terribleinfant74466 жыл бұрын
This is great. Thanks for posting.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@terribleinfant74466 жыл бұрын
We just made a supplemental video for our episode on the Akira symphonic suite and mentioned this box briefly - might have to link to this video in the description if that's cool so people can see it for themselves.
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome to.
@lalruatdika20523 жыл бұрын
Bro i’ve been searching this box set in India for like 2 years (as i live there lol). I finally found a seller who’s selling it for like $375. Should i just break the bank and buy it or do u think they’ll be a reprint or something?
@WilliamTheCharriot2 жыл бұрын
Over here in America, since they already released it again, they also translated the sounds effects and everything if I’m not mistaken.
@Silent82Hill4 жыл бұрын
hello, what is the paper quality of those? is it like cheap paper witch will be yellow after some time? regards
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Paper is thick matte like they use in most OHCs at DC. They don't go yellow in the 15 plus years I've owned them.
@Silent82Hill4 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition thnx:)
@user-df9fd3jh1c5 жыл бұрын
Can't decide - color version or original..Want both
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
I have to say that the color is wonderful and I would rebuy it if they released it in color.
@metamorphiccrystals81613 жыл бұрын
OMG! I want this box set so bad. Is it high end paper or newspaper paper lile the paperback versions? I'll be disappointed at this price tag if its newspaper paper.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
It's glossy thicker paper.
@metamorphiccrystals81613 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition Thank you. Want it soooo bad but OUCH on the price tag.
@brianregan48446 жыл бұрын
I’ve never read the manga, is this a good start or would I be ruining a good collectors edition by reading it?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
If you want to try it out, I suggest getting a cheap used copy of volume 1 tpb. This set includes everything and it is truly one of the best manga ever done.
@brianregan48446 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition Thanks for getting back. I think that’s what I’ll do.
@youtubeAtraiu6 жыл бұрын
What is the best way to read akira. Price is not a problem which one should i get i have never read it.???????????
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
If price isn't a problem, I strongly suggest this new release. It's amazing and the closest to the original release that we have ever gotten.
@brendanclifford91544 жыл бұрын
Can you still get the Akira manga?
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
I think its OOP right now.
@purehearted72493 жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@brendanclifford91543 жыл бұрын
Cool
@nutsbutdum5 жыл бұрын
I finally made the jump and bought the box set. Can't wait to read it!
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear, I really hope you enjoy the books! :)
@Slask74 жыл бұрын
what about the translation (of the story)? I read that the whole series went under a revision to make this edition more accurate from that point of view. Can you confirm?
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
It's different than both the Epic and Dark Horse translation as I don't speak Japanese, I can't confirm if it's closer to the original or not.
@jonathanwarner18444 жыл бұрын
Instead of a lengthy list of sound effect "translations," all that is needed is a table of katakana.
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
I still like those translations.
@shadowl3gion6413 жыл бұрын
So have to try and get the manga. I love 💕 the movie
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
The manga is so much better.
@deadboyayep81883 жыл бұрын
If haven’t read the manga but watched the movie, Slap yourself and Get the box set
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Its the way to go!
@slytherinfanboi24963 жыл бұрын
Guys I think he likes Akira
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
LOVE! :)
@MGSBigBoss775 жыл бұрын
Hate how they've always heavily limited the re-releases of Akira in any graphic novel format? All these sets except for the European 6 volume sets are way too expensive and far more limited than most mangas out there. Love the series to pieces but i just hate how unavailable it mostly is, due to so few copies ever being released of the special anniversary boxset editions or colour versions etc's! Mangas always have this problem about'em which i so despise on their limited runs on any particular series.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
MGSBigBoss77 I will say it’s odd. Because reprints of this particular box set has been reprinted twice.
@MGSBigBoss775 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition Same goes for the coloured Fist Of The Northstar volumes. Saw them years ago, try getting them now though? Their prices are absolutely ridiculous online (Ebay, Amazon). its not only Akira believe me on that.
@anthonyt20426 жыл бұрын
Has anyone gotten this with some of the books with upside down binding. I'm worried mine will come damaged
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen or heard of this misprint. All I heard about were dinged box sets or horrible shipping methods with no outer box. Both Amazon and Instock have a great return policy, the thing is you'll have to wait until it's back in stock.
@anthonyt20426 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition ohh okay I saw some people on amazon talk about it and yeah hopefully it doesn't I'd have to wait a while. Great set though can't wait to read it. Also great video btw
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, brother and it is really an amazing set.
@LuccatielD73 жыл бұрын
The sound effect index is pretty stupid TBH. They should've put the translations at the bottom of each page.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
I thought about that too, but I get it. They want the pages as close to the original.
@gillywritescomics3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this gem and man does it look good in color. I love the box set but I hate the right to left reading. Might go for the Dark Horse TPB collection for the left to right ; )
@hoodie72573 жыл бұрын
Nah man it’s part of the manga experience
@5.0alex453 жыл бұрын
@@hoodie7257 hyy also fw the flight pfp
@wes15816 жыл бұрын
Is there a new translation?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
This is the new translation, but it's close to the DH translation.
@3rd-Wave_Rebel6 жыл бұрын
how's the paper quality? is it newspaper print or glossy pages?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
The color pages at the beginning of each novel are on glossy paper, while the black and white are in regular paper print much like their trade format, just a little thicker.
@3rd-Wave_Rebel6 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition do you prefer color version or b&w?
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the B&W is the way to go. That's the way Otomo drew it and the details really stand out. I feel the same if they were to color Hellboy.
@3rd-Wave_Rebel6 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition got mine today, and I notice the thicker books 4-6 have weak spine, I mean the pages are much spread out from those last 3 books
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
I'm currently on book 3 and I haven't noticed the other ones yet. I'll have to check them out. Usually Kodansha does a damn great job with Hardcovers and their binding.
@xZConfusedBearZx6 жыл бұрын
I got mine and all of the dust covers are damaged, I'm quite peeved
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Oh man, can I ask where you got your set from? If you got them from Amazon, B&N or Instocktrades, you can reach their customer support and get a new set.
@xZConfusedBearZx6 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition I got it from the Canadian equilvalent to B&N, called Indigo/Chapters
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Keegan, man I'm sorry you got yours in that condition. I know Chapters, when I travel to Toronto or Edmonton. They should have a return policy similar to B&N. You should be able to return it and then they can send you another one.
@soldatheero5 жыл бұрын
just placed an order this on amazon
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
You will love it.
@ZiKoN225 жыл бұрын
sucks the whole thing isn't in color. that would be really amazing.
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day, we'll get that.
@waaar81gaming134 жыл бұрын
How much did you buy it for?
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
This set I got in 2018 for $110.
@athan3365 жыл бұрын
at least they have an index it would be bad if they didn't have translations at all
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Love that they put that there.
@athan3365 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition I think it's a good thing that's it's right to left black and white, with no other artist bonuses, coz they are faithfully recreating the original print otomo did, this isnt a western reprint
@Jakejesus3 жыл бұрын
anyone else watching retro NMC in 2021
@zoniotdd9923 жыл бұрын
One of the selling points was the original sound effects and I vastly prefer the original personally
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
I dig those as well.
@bifcomeyer1464 жыл бұрын
Great on manga that I didn't have. Maybe later.
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
It’s worth it for sure.
@athan3364 жыл бұрын
do the pages yellow easily
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
Not at all.
@keijiiikzm4 жыл бұрын
I need them
@jesusvermillionthemereoleo56606 жыл бұрын
I hate it when companies mirror manga series
@NearMintCondition6 жыл бұрын
Its really a dying way of translating manga. They don't do it anymore.
@godlikecat3 жыл бұрын
2:20 What's up with all that japanese that wasn't translated?
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
The way Otomo wanted it.
@josphenciso74715 жыл бұрын
The version of spain is in color
@NearMintCondition5 жыл бұрын
I've heard the European versions had the Steve Oliff colors.
@josphenciso74715 жыл бұрын
Near Mint Condition i know that the version of spain has colot i dont know if others from europe had it
@clintonr.65814 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I can read this manga without it being colored. I'm just so used to the vivid, bright, and jaw-dropping colors used in the film that it's hard for me to see it any other way. ://
@NearMintCondition4 жыл бұрын
As much as i loved steve oliff's colors it was originally in Black and white so I don't mind.
@clintonr.65814 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition I think the reason I would prefer it to be colored is mainly because I watched the film before I read the first volume of Akira, so the black and white doesn't capture the magic for me I guess? Either way, I still might get this set because I'd love to read the whole thing through, colored or not