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Ako

6.8196429mMovieDrama

A day in the life of Ako, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with friends, chatting and laughing, as well as…

DirectorHiroshi Teshigahara
WriterHiroshi Teshigahara
ProducerShigeru Wakatsuki

Where to watch

NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara

MIMiki Irie
Miki Irie
Ako
TH
Teruko Hasegawa
Ako's Boyfriend
YM
Yoko Matsushita
Ako's Friend

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Ako — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ako?

Ako is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ako on Netflix?

No, Ako is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Ako on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Ako for free?

Ako is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.