Æ (XX-XXI) - BUNDLE!! AKIRA (Set of 3) | Neo-Tokyo Apocalypse – Signed & CoA
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Æ presents a hand-signed, limited edition triptych titled BUNDLE!! AKIRA (Set of 3) | Neo-Tokyo Apocalypse, consisting of three 37 × 22 cm pieces (total 37 × 66 cm) in beige and black, created in 2026 in Spain using mixed media and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Æ2381 (Spain, b. 1977) – “AKIRA: Neo-Tokyo Apocalypse” (2026) – Triptych – Hand-signed, numbered & CoA
*** BUNDLE!! You are bidding on 3 original mixed-media artworks from Æ’s AKIRA Series — a dystopian cyberpunk triptych inspired by Neo-Tokyo, Kaneda’s motorcycle, experimental technology and the apocalyptic imagery that made Katsuhiro Otomo’s universe one of the defining visions of modern science fiction. Each artwork is individually hand-finished, hand-signed and numbered from a highly exclusive edition of only 4 unique variations. ***
◉ Total size: 37 × 66 cm — 3 artworks, each measuring 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original mixed-media artworks by artist Æ. Limited edition of only 4 unique variations.
◉ Individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Printed on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e, selected for its distinctive texture and archival quality.
◉ Includes a Certificate of Authenticity with holographic security seal.
◉ Officially registered in the artist’s catalogue with corresponding registration ID.
NEO-TOKYO APOCALYPSE
This triptych concentrates on the most mysterious and monumental side of AKIRA: Neo-Tokyo itself.
Kaneda’s motorcycle, futuristic architecture, capsule imagery, astronomical forms and immense spheres of energy appear against dense cityscapes, creating three interconnected visions of a civilization approaching technological and psychological overload.
The human figure becomes deliberately small against the scale of the city and the unknown forces surrounding it. This contrast gives the compositions their dystopian tension: humanity exists inside a technological landscape that has become larger, faster and increasingly impossible to control.
Visually, the series draws from battered manga pages, 1980s Japanese science-fiction advertising, photocopied counterculture graphics, underground publications and analog printing errors.
Heavy black areas collide with white paper, coarse halftones, scratches, ink loss, distressed borders and oversized Japanese characters. These imperfections are intentionally preserved as part of the work’s character, reinforcing the feeling of discovering rare printed material from an alternate Neo-Tokyo.
Displayed together, the three artworks create an almost cinematic progression — machine, city and catastrophe.
For collectors of AKIRA and cyberpunk culture, the set emphasizes not only the immediately recognizable imagery of Otomo’s universe, but also the broader themes that made it so influential: technological anxiety, urban expansion, uncontrollable power, social instability and the collision between humanity and the future.
With only 4 unique variations in the edition, this triptych is conceived as a particularly limited collector’s interpretation of one of cyberpunk’s foundational worlds.
THE ARTIST
Artist and designer Æ holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004), together with a Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies.
His practice combines Japanese visual culture, retro-futurism, underground manga, experimental printing and early digital aesthetics.
Working with a deliberately reduced monochrome palette, Æ uses extreme contrast, fragmented imagery and weathered surfaces to evoke objects that seem simultaneously contemporary and archival — visual artifacts from futures that never happened.
His artworks are held in private collections in more than 30 countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Æ’s work was reviewed by exhibition curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises):
“Collected AE (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing, an invisible border... the work becomes a ticket... for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in ‘Black and white’...”
— Thierry Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* Photographs aim to represent the artworks as accurately as possible. Slight variations may occur depending on lighting and monitor settings.
** Immediate shipping after payment, carefully packed with appropriate insurance and tracking.
*** Frames and decorative objects shown in presentation photographs are for display inspiration only. The artworks are sold unframed. Combined shipping is available when purchasing several artworks.
PRO & TOP Seller — 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packed for safe international delivery.
#AKIRA #NeoTokyo #Cyberpunk #Kaneda #KatsuhiroOtomo #JapaneseCyberpunk #MangaArt #DystopianArt #SciFiCollectible
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Æ2381 (Spain, b. 1977) – “AKIRA: Neo-Tokyo Apocalypse” (2026) – Triptych – Hand-signed, numbered & CoA
*** BUNDLE!! You are bidding on 3 original mixed-media artworks from Æ’s AKIRA Series — a dystopian cyberpunk triptych inspired by Neo-Tokyo, Kaneda’s motorcycle, experimental technology and the apocalyptic imagery that made Katsuhiro Otomo’s universe one of the defining visions of modern science fiction. Each artwork is individually hand-finished, hand-signed and numbered from a highly exclusive edition of only 4 unique variations. ***
◉ Total size: 37 × 66 cm — 3 artworks, each measuring 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original mixed-media artworks by artist Æ. Limited edition of only 4 unique variations.
◉ Individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Printed on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e, selected for its distinctive texture and archival quality.
◉ Includes a Certificate of Authenticity with holographic security seal.
◉ Officially registered in the artist’s catalogue with corresponding registration ID.
NEO-TOKYO APOCALYPSE
This triptych concentrates on the most mysterious and monumental side of AKIRA: Neo-Tokyo itself.
Kaneda’s motorcycle, futuristic architecture, capsule imagery, astronomical forms and immense spheres of energy appear against dense cityscapes, creating three interconnected visions of a civilization approaching technological and psychological overload.
The human figure becomes deliberately small against the scale of the city and the unknown forces surrounding it. This contrast gives the compositions their dystopian tension: humanity exists inside a technological landscape that has become larger, faster and increasingly impossible to control.
Visually, the series draws from battered manga pages, 1980s Japanese science-fiction advertising, photocopied counterculture graphics, underground publications and analog printing errors.
Heavy black areas collide with white paper, coarse halftones, scratches, ink loss, distressed borders and oversized Japanese characters. These imperfections are intentionally preserved as part of the work’s character, reinforcing the feeling of discovering rare printed material from an alternate Neo-Tokyo.
Displayed together, the three artworks create an almost cinematic progression — machine, city and catastrophe.
For collectors of AKIRA and cyberpunk culture, the set emphasizes not only the immediately recognizable imagery of Otomo’s universe, but also the broader themes that made it so influential: technological anxiety, urban expansion, uncontrollable power, social instability and the collision between humanity and the future.
With only 4 unique variations in the edition, this triptych is conceived as a particularly limited collector’s interpretation of one of cyberpunk’s foundational worlds.
THE ARTIST
Artist and designer Æ holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004), together with a Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies.
His practice combines Japanese visual culture, retro-futurism, underground manga, experimental printing and early digital aesthetics.
Working with a deliberately reduced monochrome palette, Æ uses extreme contrast, fragmented imagery and weathered surfaces to evoke objects that seem simultaneously contemporary and archival — visual artifacts from futures that never happened.
His artworks are held in private collections in more than 30 countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Æ’s work was reviewed by exhibition curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises):
“Collected AE (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing, an invisible border... the work becomes a ticket... for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in ‘Black and white’...”
— Thierry Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* Photographs aim to represent the artworks as accurately as possible. Slight variations may occur depending on lighting and monitor settings.
** Immediate shipping after payment, carefully packed with appropriate insurance and tracking.
*** Frames and decorative objects shown in presentation photographs are for display inspiration only. The artworks are sold unframed. Combined shipping is available when purchasing several artworks.
PRO & TOP Seller — 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packed for safe international delivery.
#AKIRA #NeoTokyo #Cyberpunk #Kaneda #KatsuhiroOtomo #JapaneseCyberpunk #MangaArt #DystopianArt #SciFiCollectible
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Details
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
4
Title of artwork
BUNDLE!! AKIRA (Set of 3) | Neo-Tokyo Apocalypse – Signed & CoA
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black
Height
37 cm
Width
66 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
