Akira #19

Heartbeats race in Neo-Tokyo this day, staccato rhythms that shape the lives of the city. It's a rhythm of unease, when Ryu attempts an alliance with a mysterious figure who may or may not be an American spy. It's a rhythm of madness, with a malevolent forces surrounding Akira eager to extend his empire. And it's a rhythm of hope, as Chiyoko and Kay fight to make their way to the safe refuge of Lady Miyako, the lives of the children Masaru and Kiyoko hanging in the balance...