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Akira

7.919882h 4mRMovieAnimationScience FictionAction

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.

DirectorKatsuhiro Otomo
WritersIzo Hashimoto·Katsuhiro Otomo
ProducersShunzo Kato·Sawako Noma

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Cast · Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo

MIMitsuo Iwata
Mitsuo Iwata
Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
NSNozomu Sasaki
Nozomu Sasaki
Tetsuo Shima (voice)
MKMami Koyama
Mami Koyama
Kei (voice)
TITaro Ishida
Taro Ishida
Colonel Shikishima
MSMizuho Suzuki
Mizuho Suzuki
Doctor Ônishi
TGTessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Ryûsaku (voice)
KKKoichi Kitamura
Koichi Kitamura
Priestess Miyako / Council A (voice)
YFYuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Kaori (voice)
MOMasaaki Okura
Masaaki Okura
Yamagata (voice)
TKTakeshi Kusao
Takeshi Kusao
Kai (voice)
KK
Kazuhiro Kamifuji
Masaru / No. 27 (voice)
TN
Tatsuhiko Nakamura
Takashi / No. 26 (voice)

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Akira — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Akira?

Akira is streaming on Crunchyroll in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Akira on Netflix?

No, Akira is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is Akira on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Akira isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch Akira for free?

Akira is available on Crunchyroll in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.