Akira

Name: Akira
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1988
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki

Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.

19882h 4m7.9(4,821 votes)

AnimationScience FictionAction

Synopsis

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 (1988) is a animation, science fiction, and action film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. It stars Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, and Mami Koyama. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 4,821 votes.

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Director

Katsuhiro Otomo

Cast

Mitsuo Iwata

Shotaro Kaneda (voice)

Nozomu Sasaki

Tetsuo Shima (voice)

Mami Koyama

Kei (voice)

Taro Ishida

Colonel Shikishima

Mizuho Suzuki

Doctor Ônishi

Tessyo Genda

Ryûsaku (voice)

Koichi Kitamura

Priestess Miyako / Council A (voice)

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Where can I watch Akira?

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Who stars in Akira?

Akira stars Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, and Taro Ishida, and was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

How long is Akira?

Akira has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did Akira come out?

Akira was released in 1988.

What genre is Akira?

Akira is a animation, science fiction, and action film.

Is Akira worth watching?

Akira holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.