Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set Unboxing and Comparison

[@mrweatherby]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@alexworm1707]

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

[@Xman80888]

@@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.

[@TheRealKhun]

@@Xman80888 I like how berserk did it in the deluxe edition, just write it very small under the panels.

[@williamcase426]

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.

[@siddhantshrivastav]

original sound effects were announced as part of the package. It wasn't due to lack off effort but a conscious decision from Kodansha

[@omarvaldivieso7845]

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.

[@alexworm1707]

that90shyde the translations should be in the bottom of each Page, not in a index

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@alexworm1707]

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

[@karlwalsh5340]

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)!

[@AndySenpai]

HHAHAHAHAHAHAH YES AS SOON AS I BECOME A HUGE AKIRA FAN THE BOX SET COMES OUT- ANDY SENPAI APPROVES

[@ahaan8388]

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

[@AndySenpai]

@@ahaan8388 damn it’s been 3 years since I said that lmaooo I’ve read the box set twice

[@ahaan8388]

@@AndySenpai oh didnt notice that also would you recommend it? is it worth buying(normal not box set)

[@JohnGeometresMaximos]

@@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]

@@ahaan8388 buy the box

[@shash._.]

I've watched this way too many times, I don't know why, I just love this unboxing, thank you.

[@kotanagant9768]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

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]

It is killer

[@METALHEADNYC]

Missed out on it last year, but I managed to finally get my box set now. Very happy!

[@NearMintCondition]

It's a great box set. Congratulations!

[@TimeTrave11er]

I don't care about the non-translated sound effects, they're easy enough to understand.

[@NearMintCondition]

I understand that, but sometimes it's necessary when setting up scene.

[@arslanmalik151]

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 .

[@slicky3397]

@Fun1sKing yeah I’m gonna pass on that😂

[@first_namelast_name5139]

@@NearMintCondition Otomo wanted his original sound effects in this version. It’s like complaining that manga is right to left

[@thomasryan6240]

I hope for 40th Anniversary, Kodansha releases the Akira Hardcover Boxset with the Steve Oliff color pages.

[@GlennGerard]

💯% 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.

[@turtleanton6539]

Oh.

[@windlesSpice]

Sound effects are part of the art. Glad they left it the way they did. Thanks for the video

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@windlesSpice]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@themagnificentsteiner8600]

@@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!

[@NearMintCondition]

@@themagnificentsteiner8600 not the worst idea. :)

[@the9file]

I would like a full color, original right-to-left, oversized, hardcover box set (with translated sound FX). Also, jealous of your collection.

[@NearMintCondition]

Perhaps one day we will get that. Those colors belong to Epic (Marvel) so who knows where the rights would even lie.

[@athan336]

it is right to left

[@GlennGerard]

@@NearMintCondition Can you check with David Gabriel? Would be awesome!

[@stevend2377]

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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dom020876]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

I can't wait for you to get it and please let me know how you like it. :)

[@Saicofake]

Same here although I am slightly reluctant to purchase Berserk as I am told that it is still ongoing?

[@dom020876]

@@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.

[@NearMintCondition]

@@Saicofake It is still ongoing.

[@heir2HOKUTOSHINKEN]

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!

[@NearMintCondition]

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get to read this great series.

[@dmdntran]

Awesome review, thanks so much for your in-depth comparisons :D

[@Xman80888]

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.

[@aderemiporsche]

Watching this never gets old.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much.

[@turtleanton6539]

Get the box

[@pitsahat7068]

That looks so beautiful! I need it!!!

[@shadowl3gion641]

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]

original SFX is always a good thing.

[@colby_kafka]

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.

[@alejandroaltamirano6407]

I knew it I wasn't the only to have a pet peeve of Manga Publishers not redrawing the sound effects into english !

[@NearMintCondition]

You are not alone, brother.

[@alejandroaltamirano6407]

@@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

[@NearMintCondition]

See, for that one I don't mind the sound effects in the off panels.

[@mangageekdom]

Awesome vid! Thanks for the comparison. :)

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching, hermano.

[@carlosguarnizo3095]

This is Master ART, teh best AKIRA Collectio in The Word... Thank for video...

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@TehDangle]

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

[@NearMintCondition]

I keep seeing that. I ain't given them up unless they release Hardcover editions with Steve Oliff covers in Europe.

[@mrdaflyguy]

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

[@kranioo0]

mrdaflyguy the 30th anniversary box is colored, but I think it wasn't released in the US, only Europe (and Japan)

[@CruzOroz]

Amazon still hasnt shipped mine. Instocktrades does even list this anymore. Cant wait to get my set

[@NearMintCondition]

Instock will be getting them next Tuesday and I'm sure that Amazon will get their second batch next week as well.

[@azemsama3183]

Yeah same here, I pre ordered it from amazon 6 months ago within the hour and I'm still waiting...

[@nathantowers4301]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

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).

[@amorbavian]

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.

[@amorbavian]

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.

[@JawasauceReviews]

awesome vid! I just showed off my akira collection :)

[@bengalinsky4300]

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]

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.

[@GlennGerard]

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!

[@NearMintCondition]

I say no. Because of copyrights. Unless something happens to Kodansha.

[@hunter2769aa]

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?

[@NearMintCondition]

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]

Read all of it

[@NoobManga]

It's the goat manga and anime in my opinion

[@JNEZ25]

You forgot to mention the translations are different among all versions.

[@NearMintCondition]

I thought I did. During the comparison part?

[@viccreator4062]

YESSS!!!!! BLACK AND WHITE !!!!!

[@NearMintCondition]

The way it was originally drawn. I would however, one day buy the color version done by Steve Oliff and crew in HC.

[@viccreator4062]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@kaneda7368]

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.

[@ibrahimman3]

I have a question: is the manga in colors? cuz i couldnt help some or actually alot of them were colored

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@lady1903]

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?

[@NearMintCondition]

You would 100%

[@UnknownHumanoid]

So what should I order guys? Does the mirror affect the synergy and the feeling about the story?

[@NearMintCondition]

Go for it, you won't look back! :)

[@martinlehmann4525]

Finally got my hands on one of those bad boys, so glad I still got it.

[@NearMintCondition]

They are so gorgeous.

[@kevinhaynes9091]

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...

[@zdrapki8015]

These sound effects are made by Otomo himself - so don't worry and be proud 😊

[@projektvyking7521]

Found a heavily discounted copy of this at Chapters; what a find!

[@NearMintCondition]

Hell of a find, my brother.

[@soldatheero]

can you buy the older all colour version on amazon ? ?

[@NearMintCondition]

It's hella expensive.

[@Grasses0n]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope that they get a rerelease of this wonderful box set.

[@JohnGeometresMaximos]

@@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]

Hope you can find it

[@kiwithepotato2]

Learn katakana for sound effects!! 😂 Awesome review. Thank you!

[@NearMintCondition]

Glad you enjoyed! my cohost Maddie suggested I do the same. :)

[@TheClamatoJuice]

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.

[@amorbavian]

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.

[@truegamer88]

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.

[@junaidmuddakenmiah257]

Great video man

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@ebenezeramare1]

You got me to get this, thank you!

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@ebenezeramare1]

@@NearMintCondition I have, thank you!

[@cassiotessaro]

The Portuguese version of Akira has the translation of the sound effects right below the original symbol

[@nicrules77]

this box set looks too sick

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s a great box set.

[@XxGallowsxX]

Mine is arriving in the mail tomorrow, it was 190.00 with tax but it's worth it.

[@dimensiondelcomic]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

Muchas gracias, siempre por mirar los videos, hermano. Un dia quiero esos colores de Steve Oliff en Hard cover.

[@comemente]

¿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!!!

[@NearMintCondition]

Muchas gracias hermano. Y estoy intersado, pero primero En tu podcast se hablan en ingles o espanol? Como se llama tu podcast?

[@comemente]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

estoy interesado, pero depende en la hora y el tiempo que tengo. Mandame un email a [e-mail]

[@gxvault4166]

Any news about the reprint? especially if it´s gonna have the soundeffects translated? I sold my coloured Portuguese version to get this one!!

[@NearMintCondition]

Nothing yet.

[@brandensingletary18]

Awesome thanks

[@Mancomic300]

Thanks for doing this video I’m been wanting to see what this looks like

[@Bcgizmo]

Was there a limited supply on this ?? It’s out of stock on Amazon and I don’t wanna miss out on this set

[@NearMintCondition]

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]

It's weird that Kodansha didn't put the English sound effect like they always do in their manga.

[@thehorrorofone8662]

where did you order this?

[@NearMintCondition]

Amazon years ago.

[@drock6287]

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 😂

[@NearMintCondition]

Hahaha this was during the day when I had the manual lens on the camera. Things have changed.

[@chunkymilk]

if you don’t like untranslated sound effects, you can learn katakana and hiragana in not much time at all.

[@NearMintCondition]

Hahaha. At my age? No dice.

[@AdamWasilewskiPRIV]

Your copies of first book also have few blank pages at the end?

[@NearMintCondition]

They do.

[@jocool7370]

Well, it's not available any longer, so I'll get the Kodansha volumes individually. I really have to read those!

[@NearMintCondition]

The box set I'm hopingn will come back into print.

[@Prodigy396]

It's available on Amazon now.

[@ChesterLivingstonIII]

Omar, is there a color collection of Akira other than the issues published by Epic?

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@chriswaters834]

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.

[@turtleanton6539]

Is this the best box-set

[@NearMintCondition]

It is.

[@turtleanton6539]

@@NearMintCondition finally got it

[@brendanclifford9154]

can you please do viewer of paperback for Akira book one

[@NearMintCondition]

I can add that to the list.

[@brendanclifford9154]

Thank you

[@mrdaflyguy]

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

[@MeldinX2]

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.

[@OutlawMantis]

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.

[@ADNZ5442]

Just got this boxset🙏 they had 2 left. Nearly missed out. Have they stopped printing this box set?

[@asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617]

Where did you get it from

[@ADNZ5442]

@@asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617 Forbiden Planet. But Book Depository have them too.

[@terribleinfant7446]

This is great. Thanks for posting.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching!

[@terribleinfant7446]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

You are more than welcome to.

[@lalruatdika2052]

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?

[@WilliamTheCharriot]

Over here in America, since they already released it again, they also translated the sounds effects and everything if I’m not mistaken.

[@Silent82Hill]

hello, what is the paper quality of those? is it like cheap paper witch will be yellow after some time? regards

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@Silent82Hill]

@@NearMintCondition thnx:)

[@user-df9fd3jh1c]

Can't decide - color version or original..Want both

[@NearMintCondition]

I have to say that the color is wonderful and I would rebuy it if they released it in color.

[@metamorphiccrystals8161]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

It's glossy thicker paper.

[@metamorphiccrystals8161]

@@NearMintCondition Thank you. Want it soooo bad but OUCH on the price tag.

[@brianregan4844]

I’ve never read the manga, is this a good start or would I be ruining a good collectors edition by reading it?

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@brianregan4844]

Near Mint Condition Thanks for getting back. I think that’s what I’ll do.

[@youtubeAtraiu]

What is the best way to read akira. Price is not a problem which one should i get i have never read it.???????????

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@brendanclifford9154]

Can you still get the Akira manga?

[@NearMintCondition]

I think its OOP right now.

[@purehearted7249]

Yes you can

[@brendanclifford9154]

Cool

[@nutsbutdum]

I finally made the jump and bought the box set. Can't wait to read it!

[@NearMintCondition]

That is awesome to hear, I really hope you enjoy the books! :)

[@Slask7]

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?

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@jonathanwarner1844]

Instead of a lengthy list of sound effect "translations," all that is needed is a table of katakana.

[@NearMintCondition]

I still like those translations.

[@shadowl3gion641]

So have to try and get the manga. I love 💕 the movie

[@NearMintCondition]

The manga is so much better.

[@deadboyayep8188]

If haven’t read the manga but watched the movie, Slap yourself and Get the box set

[@NearMintCondition]

Its the way to go!

[@slytherinfanboi2496]

Guys I think he likes Akira

[@NearMintCondition]

LOVE! :)

[@MGSBigBoss77]

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.

[@NearMintCondition]

MGSBigBoss77 I will say it’s odd. Because reprints of this particular box set has been reprinted twice.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

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.

[@anthonyt2042]

Has anyone gotten this with some of the books with upside down binding. I'm worried mine will come damaged

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@anthonyt2042]

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

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching, brother and it is really an amazing set.

[@LuccatielD7]

The sound effect index is pretty stupid TBH. They should've put the translations at the bottom of each page.

[@NearMintCondition]

I thought about that too, but I get it. They want the pages as close to the original.

[@gillywritescomics]

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 ; )

[@hoodie7257]

Nah man it’s part of the manga experience

[@5.0alex45]

@@hoodie7257 hyy also fw the flight pfp

[@wes1581]

Is there a new translation?

[@NearMintCondition]

This is the new translation, but it's close to the DH translation.

[@3rd-Wave_Rebel]

how's the paper quality? is it newspaper print or glossy pages?

[@NearMintCondition]

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_Rebel]

Near Mint Condition do you prefer color version or b&w?

[@NearMintCondition]

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_Rebel]

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

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@xZConfusedBearZx]

I got mine and all of the dust covers are damaged, I'm quite peeved

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@xZConfusedBearZx]

Near Mint Condition I got it from the Canadian equilvalent to B&N, called Indigo/Chapters

[@NearMintCondition]

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.

[@soldatheero]

just placed an order this on amazon

[@NearMintCondition]

You will love it.

[@ZiKoN22]

sucks the whole thing isn't in color. that would be really amazing.

[@NearMintCondition]

Maybe one day, we'll get that.

[@waaar81gaming13]

How much did you buy it for?

[@NearMintCondition]

This set I got in 2018 for $110.

[@athan336]

at least they have an index it would be bad if they didn't have translations at all

[@NearMintCondition]

Absolutely. Love that they put that there.

[@athan336]

@@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

[@Jakejesus]

anyone else watching retro NMC in 2021

[@zoniotdd992]

One of the selling points was the original sound effects and I vastly prefer the original personally

[@NearMintCondition]

I dig those as well.

[@bifcomeyer146]

Great on manga that I didn't have. Maybe later.

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s worth it for sure.

[@athan336]

do the pages yellow easily

[@NearMintCondition]

Not at all.

[@keijiiikzm]

I need them

[@jesusvermillionthemereoleo5660]

I hate it when companies mirror manga series

[@NearMintCondition]

Its really a dying way of translating manga. They don't do it anymore.

[@godlikecat]

2:20 What's up with all that japanese that wasn't translated?

[@NearMintCondition]

The way Otomo wanted it.

[@josphenciso7471]

The version of spain is in color

[@NearMintCondition]

I've heard the European versions had the Steve Oliff colors.

[@josphenciso7471]

Near Mint Condition i know that the version of spain has colot i dont know if others from europe had it

[@clintonr.6581]

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. ://

[@NearMintCondition]

As much as i loved steve oliff's colors it was originally in Black and white so I don't mind.

[@clintonr.6581]

@@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

[@brendanclifford9154]

cool