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Is Akibas Trip Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

Finished Game Adaptation Akihabara Gonzo
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Is the Anime Really Finished?
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If you are looking to dive into Akiba’s Trip: The Animation, you will find that the anime series is a completed production that debuted in January 2017. Produced by studio Gonzo, the series brings the world of the game to the screen.

Whether the anime provides a fully satisfying conclusion depends on how much of the broader universe you want to explore. While the animation is a standalone experience, the franchise has a deeper history. There is a manga that ran from 2012 to 2013, as well as a sequel manga, Akiba’s Trip 2, which began in 2014. If you find yourself wanting more after the credits roll, you may want to buy the manga to fill in the gaps or see how the story expands.

What is Akiba’s Trip All About?
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Akiba’s Trip: The Animation is a unique adaptation of the game series, centered around the vibrant and eclectic atmosphere of Akihabara. Because it is based on a game, it appeals strongly to those who enjoy seeing interactive experiences translated into a cinematic format.

With a production by Gonzo and a diverse set of ending theme songs, the series is well-suited for viewers who enjoy Akihabara culture and game-based storytelling. If you are a fan of the series, you can also find various merchandise to bring a piece of the district home with you.

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Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Depending on whether you prefer the anime experience or a completionist approach, there are a few ways to tackle this series. You can refer to the relationship tree below for a visual guide to these connections.

The Release Order
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If you want to experience the franchise as it was released to the public:

  1. Akiba’s Trip Manga (2012)
  2. Akiba’s Trip 2 Manga (2014)
  3. Akiba’s Trip: The Animation (2017)

The Completionist Order
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For those who want the full context before jumping into the animation:

  1. Start with the original Akiba’s Trip manga to establish the foundations.
  2. Watch the anime on Prime Video to see the characters and world brought to life.
  3. Read the Akiba’s Trip 2 manga to see where the story goes next.

The “Anime-First” Order
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If you aren’t sure if you like the series and don’t want to commit to reading first:

  1. Watch the anime on Prime Video.
  2. If you are hooked, go back and read the original manga, then proceed to the second manga series.

Useful Extras
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For fans of the gaming side of the franchise, it is worth noting that an “Anime Edition” of the Akiba’s Trip 2 game was released for the PS4, further bridging the gap between the playable experience and the animated series.

Akiba's Trip • manga • 2012-04-27 to 2013-10-26 (serialized in <i>Dengeki Maoh</i>)
  └─(related)→  Akiba's Trip: The Animation • anime • 2017-01-04
  └─(related)→  Akiba's Trip 2 • manga • 2014-05-22 (serialized in <i>Web Comic Gamma</i>)

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