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Akira

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

7.919882h 4mAnimationScience FictionAction
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Akira is a 1988 animation and science fiction film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads.

12 age rating2h 4mAnimationScience Fiction

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-07-16
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Director
Katsuhiro Otomo
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 · 5,106 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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)
Hiroshi OtakeNezu (voice)

Questions about Akira

Quick answers
Where can I watch Akira in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Akira is listed on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Akira suitable for children?

Akira is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Akira on PelisPlus UK?

Akira has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Akira about?

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.

How long is Akira?

Akira runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Akira trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play AKIRA returns in 4K to UK cinemas 17th April without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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