Issue 86 of Neo cranks the volume on anime history and high-stakes drama. The spotlight lands on Akira, revisiting the explosive sci-fi landmark that rewired the brains of UK fans and helped define anime’s global takeover. From there it’s straight into chaos with Deadman Wonderland, where injustice leads to gladiatorial carnage, and [C]: Control, which turns economic collapse into a surreal battle tournament because of course it does.
There’s nostalgia and nightmare fuel in a look at Big Comic Spirits, reflections on martial arts legacy in a chat with Robert Lee about his brother Bruce, and a celebration of 15 years of pop duo Puffy AmiYumi. The Expo Report brings coverage from the UK’s biggest anime event, while Nabari no Ou slips into the shadows with a new generation of secretive shinobi.
Posters round it out in bold style: fanservice from Corpse Princess, cheeky charm from Lucky Star, and a double-page tribute to Akira, the neon-soaked titan that started it all.
