Otomo: The Complete Works 21First released in cinemas in 1988, the film version of AKIRA directed and written by creator Katsuhiro Otomo received worldwide acclaim. This book is the first of two volumes compiling the complete storyboards Otomo drew during the production of the film. While storyboards are typically considered preliminary drafts, Otomos are remarkably detailed and expressive capturing the cinematic scale and emotional intensity of the final work, and offering a