Tap for more title details
Akira (1988)
📌 Check sources🛡️ R
📖 Story
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.
Will this fit your taste?
Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
72
Worth tryingChaotic comedy
EnergyRising and charged
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Show full age-guidance details
Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action
This section is based on an available official age rating for this title. This guidance may still vary by country, episode, or release version.
🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Akira is a 1988 film in the Animation / Science Fiction category from Japan. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Starring Mitsuo Iwata and Nozomu Sasaki. Runtime: about 124 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: Animation / Science Fiction, Released in 1988, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 124 minutes, Starring Mitsuo Iwata and Nozomu Sasaki.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
Availability status and sources Akira
We review official availability and sources for this title and keep them updated.
No confirmed viewing platform is available for this title right now
We update platform data constantly. Until a trusted viewing source appears, you will find useful alternatives here such as the trailer, close titles, or reporting a new source for this title.
🌍 May vary by country🔄 Data is updated regularly
🎞️ Official videos for Akira
A dedicated section that gathers trailers, promos, and official clips related to this title inside ShofHub.
Videos: 3
Official trailer — AKIRA
▶
Tap the image to play the trailer without slowing down page load.
If you liked this vibe, watch next
Picks built around a closely related viewing feel.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Mitsuo Iwata
Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
Nozomu Sasaki
Tetsuo Shima (voice)
Mami Koyama
Kei (voice)
Taro Ishida
Colonel Shikishima
Mizuho Suzuki
Doctor Ônishi
Tessyo Genda
Ryûsaku (voice)
Koichi Kitamura
Priestess Miyako / Council A (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Kaori (voice)
Show the rest of the cast
Masaaki Okura
Yamagata (voice)
Takeshi Kusao
Kai (voice)
Kazuhiro Kamifuji
Masaru / No. 27 (voice)
Tatsuhiko Nakamura
Takashi / No. 26 (voice)
Fukue Itô
Kiyoko / No. 25 (voice)
Yuka Ôno
Girl C (voice)
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1What is movie Akira (1988)?
It is a movie released in 1988 within the Animation, Science Fiction, Action category.
2What is the story of Akira?
Akira (1988) is a movie in the Animation, Science Fiction, Action category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Akira online?
The movie does not currently show confirmed official online availability on the page.
4What is the rating of Akira?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 4,783 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Akira?
Its runtime is about 124 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Akira best suited for?
An accessible family watch with clear emotion, light adventure, and an easy rhythm that is simple to follow.
Ratings
TMDB is shown first here, and you can also add your own ShofHub rating for this title 👌
7.9 / 10
TMDB • 4,783 votes
You can also add your ShofHub rating for this title
Your review spaceAdd your rating for this titleYour rating helps visitors quickly — comments that include links are automatically rejected.
TMDB7.9/10
No user ratings yet… be the first 👑