Akira: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch
Akira (1988): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.
Akira (1988) is a action, horror, sci-fi anime produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.16/10 from 565,694 ratings.
What is Akira about?
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III. In order to prevent any further destruction, he is captured and taken into custody, never to be heard from again. Now, in the year 2019, a restored version of the city known as Neo-Tokyo—an area rife with gang violence and terrorism against the current government—stands in its place. Here, Shoutarou Kaneda leads "the Capsules," a group of misfits known for riding large, custom motorcycles and being in constant conflict with their rivals "the Clow
Key details
Akira runs for 1 episodes and its status is "finished airing". Content rating: R+ - Mild Nudity.
Where to watch Akira
Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Akira.
Frequently asked questions
What is Akira about?
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III. In order to prevent any further destruction, he is captured and taken into custody, never to be hear
How many episodes does Akira have?
Akira has 1 episodes.
What is the MAL rating of Akira?
Akira is rated 8.16/10 on MyAnimeList.
Sources
More in TV Shows
Keep reading
