AKIRA
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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.
Akira is a landmark 1988 animated science fiction film set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo where a secret military experiment transforms a biker gang member into a dangerous psychic force. This cyberpunk classic follows two teenagers and a group of psychics as they race to stop the unleashed threat. Akira remains one of the most influential anime films ever made and is widely available on streaming platforms and physical media.
When does Akira come out?
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Streaming availability in United States
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Mitsuo IwataShotaro Kaneda (voice)
Nozomu SasakiTetsuo Shima (voice)
Mami KoyamaKei (voice)
Taro IshidaColonel Shikishima
Mizuho SuzukiDoctor Ônishi
Tessyo GendaRyûsaku (voice)
Koichi KitamuraPriestess Miyako / Council A (voice)
Yuriko FuchizakiKaori (voice)
Masaaki OkuraYamagata (voice)
Takeshi KusaoKai (voice)- Kazuhiro KamifujiMasaru / No. 27 (voice)
- Tatsuhiko NakamuraTakashi / No. 26 (voice)
- Fukue ItôKiyoko / No. 25 (voice)
- Yuka ÔnoGirl C (voice)
Hiroshi OtakeNezu (voice)
Trailer
AKIRA returns in 4K to UK cinemas 17th April
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Akira — frequently asked
When did Akira originally release?
Akira premiered on June 10, 1988 in Japan. It has since become a foundational work in anime and science fiction cinema.
What is Akira about?
The film follows two teenagers caught in a conspiracy when a secret military project awakens a psychic force in Neo-Tokyo. They must team up with other psychics to prevent catastrophe from the transformed biker gang member.
Where can I watch Akira?
Akira is available on multiple streaming platforms, through digital rental and purchase services, and on Blu-ray and DVD. Check your local streaming services for current availability.
Is Akira only available as an anime film?
The 1988 animated film is the most well-known version. There have been other adaptations and manga source material, but the anime movie is the primary release most viewers seek.
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