# Akira (1988) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/akira-1988/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Katsuhiro Otomo |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi |
| Runtime | 124 min |

## Quick answer

Akira (1988) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Otomo's cyberpunk landmark reshaped anime aesthetics and still influences sci-fi worldwide. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Akira worth watching?**
Akira holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Otomo's cyberpunk landmark reshaped anime aesthetics and still influences sci-fi worldwide.

**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.

**Who directed Akira?**
Akira (1988) was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Akira?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 91%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Akira?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Akira page for current options.

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