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Katsuhiro Otomo books in order

Japanese manga artist, screenwriter and film director

Born
1954
Country
Japan
Books
6

Katsuhiro Otomo has published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 children's book, beginning with Akira (1988). The best-known is Domu (1995). The latest is Genga (2012).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Katsuhiro Otomo

Standalone novels in order

  1. Kaba (1989)

    174 pages

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  2. Domu (1995)

    240 pages

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  3. The Legend of Mother Sarah (1996)

    224 pages

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  4. Genga (2012)

    255 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Akira (Jun 1988)

    64 pagesAdapted for film

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Children's books in order

  1. Hipira (2009)

    48 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

About Katsuhiro Otomo

Katsuhiro Otomo is a Japanese manga artist, screenwriter, animator, and film director. He first rose to prominence as a pioneer founder of the New Wave in the 1970s. He is best known as the creator of Akira, both the original 1982 manga series and the 1988 animated film adaptation. In 2005, Otomo was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, promoted to Officier of the order in 2014, and became the fourth manga artist ever inducted into the American Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012. Celebrated in Japan, he was also awarded the Purple Medal of Honor from the national government in 2013.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Katsuhiro Otomo FAQ

How many books has Katsuhiro Otomo written?
Katsuhiro Otomo has published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Katsuhiro Otomo's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Domu.
What is Katsuhiro Otomo's latest book?
Genga (2012).
What is Katsuhiro Otomo's most famous book?
Domu (1995) is Katsuhiro Otomo's most widely read book.
Which Katsuhiro Otomo books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Akira (film, 1988).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.