Akira, Vol. 1 vs Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Teenagers, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels
Akira, Vol. 1
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In Neo-Tokyo, built on the former site of Tokyo after World War III, two teenagers are targeted by agencies after they develop paranormal abilities.
Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3)
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Ramona's third evil ex-boyfriend, Todd Ingram, is currently dating the former love of Scott Pilgrim's life! Envy Adams broke Scott's heart a year and a half ago. Now she and her evil art-rock band are back, and they're…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Akira, Vol. 1 highest: Akira, Vol. 1 4.3 · Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) 3.9.
- Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Akira, Vol. 1.
- Akira, Vol. 1 has the widest readership — 177 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Akira, Vol. 1 | Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.3 (177) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Akira, Vol. 1 | Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 177 | 14 |
| Editions | 15 | 10 |
| Pages | 362 | 192 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3)?
Akira, Vol. 1 has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Akira, Vol. 1 4.3/5, Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3)?
Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3) (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); Akira, Vol. 1 (362 pages, ≈ 6 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Akira, Vol. 1: Light; Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3): Light.