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Akira

1988Movie2 h 4 minNR

Animation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic688.4Rotten Tomatoes88%90%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic688.4Rotten Tomatoes88%90%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Katsuhiro Otomo
Written by
Katsuhiro Otomo, Izo Hashimoto
Produced by
Shunzo Kato, Ryohei Suzuki
Music by
Shoji Yamashiro

Everyone

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Facts

July 16, 1988 · 2 h 4 min · NR

Released
July 16, 1988
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$57 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Really 700 Years Old, Scenery Porn, Faceless Goons +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Akira?"

Questions about Akira

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Akira?

In Ecuador, you can rent or buy Akira from Apple TV Store. It streams in 26 other countries, but not in Ecuador.

Is Akira worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 68).

Will I feel good after watching Akira?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Akira plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Akira a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$57 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

Is Akira in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Akira use?

Really 700 Years OldScenery PornFaceless GoonsWham EpisodeMind over MatterDrama PanesCyberpunkCaptain ErsatzKill SatBattle AuraSpider TankBullet Dodges Youand 241 more

TV Tropes lists 253 tropes for it, including Really 700 Years Old, Scenery Porn, and Faceless Goons.