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Akira

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo · 1988 ·

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Answer Summary

Akira (1988) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score
91% Audience
77 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 4m
Cast
Mitsuo Iwata , Nozomu Sasaki , Mami Koyama

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (90% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, sci-fi pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Akira worth watching?

    Yes — Akira earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Otomo's cyberpunk landmark reshaped anime aesthetics and still influences sci-fi worldwide.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Akira about?

    A biker gang member in neo-Tokyo develops destructive psychic powers amid government conspiracy and urban collapse after World War III.

    Critic Reviews

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