Akira
Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 124 min · 1988
Trailer
Director
Katsuhiro Otomo
Studio
MBS / Sumitomo Corporation
Release
1988-06-10
Runtime
124 min
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Full Plot
In a dystopian Neo-Tokyo, corruption and violence plague the city after a world war triggered by Tokyo's destruction. A young man named Tetsuo develops powerful psychic abilities, putting him at the center of a government conspiracy to control his powers. As Tetsuo's abilities grow stronger, he becomes increasingly unstable, threatening the fragile balance between order and chaos in Neo-Tokyo.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Did You Know that the film's production budget was around $10 million.
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Did You Know that the animation for the film was provided by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (now TMS Entertainment).
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Did You Know that computer-generated imagery was used in the film, produced by High-Tech Lab.
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Did You Know that the film's main production was completed in 1987.
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Critical Assessment
Akira holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (4890 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of August 13, 2026
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akira good? What are critics saying?+
Akira holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (4890 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Akira?+
Akira has a runtime of 124 min.
Who directed Akira?+
Akira was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Where can I watch Akira?+
Akira is available to stream, rent, or buy on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sky Store.
