Akira poster
Where to stream

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

Where to watch

CrunchyrollCrunchyrollCrunchyroll Amazon ChannelCrunchyroll Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

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)

More from Katsuhiro Otomo · Director

Memories
Memories
1995 · 7.5
Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
1987 · 6.7
Steamboy
Steamboy
2004 · 6.9
Neo Tokyo
Neo Tokyo
1989 · 6.7
Short Peace
Short Peace
2013 · 6.4
Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
1987 · 6.7
Mushi-Shi: The Movie
Mushi-Shi: The Movie
2007 · 6.0
World Apartment Horror
World Apartment Horror
1991 · 5.9
Combustible
Combustible
2012 · 6.9
Orbital Era
Orbital Era
See all fromKatsuhiro Otomo

More from MBS · Studio

JUJUTSU KAISEN
JUJUTSU KAISEN
2020 · 8.6
Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers
2021 · 8.4
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009 · 8.7
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
2013 · 8.7
Haikyu!!
Haikyu!!
2014 · 8.6
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
2002 · 7.6

More like this

Appleseed Alpha
Appleseed Alpha
2014 · 6.8
Expelled from Paradise
Expelled from Paradise
2014 · 6.5
Appleseed: Ex Machina
Appleseed: Ex Machina
2007 · 6.5
Appleseed
Appleseed
1988 · 6.3
009 Re:Cyborg
009 Re:Cyborg
2012 · 7.0
Appleseed
Appleseed
2004 · 6.8
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
2007 · 7.5
Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
2018 · 8.1
Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet
2006 · 7.4
Mazinger Z: Infinity
Mazinger Z: Infinity
2017 · 7.0
Promare
Promare
2019 · 7.1
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992 · 7.0

Akira — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Akira?

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

Is Akira on Netflix?

No, Akira is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is Akira on Amazon Prime Video?

Akira isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Akira for free?

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