Akira(1988)
“Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.”
Overview
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.
Director
Katsuhiro Otomo
Studio
MBS
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$49M
Cast
Mitsuo Iwata
as Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
Nozomu Sasaki
as Tetsuo Shima (voice)
Mami Koyama
as Kei (voice)
Taro Ishida
as Colonel Shikishima
Mizuho Suzuki
as Doctor Ônishi
Tessyo Genda
as Ryûsaku (voice)
Koichi Kitamura
as Priestess Miyako / Council A (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
as Kaori (voice)
Masaaki Okura
as Yamagata (voice)
Takeshi Kusao
as Kai (voice)
Kazuhiro Kamifuji
as Masaru / No. 27 (voice)
Tatsuhiko Nakamura
as Takashi / No. 26 (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$49M
Production Companies
MBS • Sumitomo Corporation • TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Akira?▼
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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.
Who directed Akira?▼
Akira was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo and released in 1988. It is a animation, science fiction, action film.
How long is Akira?▼
Akira has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Akira?▼
The cast of Akira includes Mitsuo Iwata as Shotaro Kaneda (voice), Nozomu Sasaki as Tetsuo Shima (voice), Mami Koyama as Kei (voice), Taro Ishida as Colonel Shikishima, Mizuho Suzuki as Doctor Ônishi and more.
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