Akira, Vol. 1 vs Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Teenagers, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books
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 vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2)
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Does Scott and Ramona's burgeoning relationship have a future? Isn't Scott still supposedly dating Knives Chau? Who is Ramona's second evil ex-boyfriend, and why is he in Toronto? Who are The Clash At Demonhead, and…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Akira, Vol. 1 highest: Akira, Vol. 1 4.3 · Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) 4.0.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) 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 vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.3 (177) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Akira, Vol. 1 | Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 177 | 22 |
| Editions | 15 | 12 |
| Pages | 362 | 200 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2)?
Akira, Vol. 1 has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Akira, Vol. 1 4.3/5, Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2)?
Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) (200 pages, ≈ 3 h 42 m); Akira, Vol. 1 (362 pages, ≈ 6 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Akira, Vol. 1 or Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Akira, Vol. 1: Light; Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2): Light.