Akira

Movie. In this animated film based on the manga series, two childhood friends are pulled into the underworld of Neo-Tokyo and forced to fight for survival.

Age Rating

• 15
• 16+
• 12+
• R
• VM14
• 16
• 12
• A16

Where can you watch Akira?

Available on Netflix in the United Kingdom

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• Netflix Argentina Available since: August 1, 2024 Audio: Japanese [Original], Spanish (Latin America) Subtitles: Spanish (Latin America)
• Netflix Brazil Available since: August 1, 2024 Audio: Japanese [Original], Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America) Subtitles: Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America)
• Netflix Colombia Available since: August 1, 2024 Audio: Japanese [Original], Spanish (Latin America) Subtitles: Spanish (Latin America)
• Netflix Germany Available since: July 15, 2025 Audio: Japanese [Original], German Subtitles: German
• Netflix Japan Available since: January 14, 2024 Audio: Japanese [Original] Subtitles: Japanese
• Netflix Mexico Available since: August 2, 2024 Audio: Japanese [Original], Spanish (Latin America) Subtitles: Spanish (Latin America)
• Netflix South Korea Available since: May 20, 2025 Audio: Japanese [Original] Subtitles: Korean
• Netflix Switzerland Available since: August 24, 2020 Audio: Japanese [Original], French, German Subtitles: Dutch, French, German

Is Akira on Netflix UK?

Unfortunately, Akira is not available on Netflix UK. However, it is available in the Netflix libraries of other countries and can be streamed using a VPN. Check out our guide on how to easily change your Netflix country, for example, to Germany, where Akira is currently available:

Age Rating

'Akira' is rated 15, indicating it is suitable only for viewers aged 15 and over. This rating suggests the movie may contain strong content not appropriate for younger viewers, such as strong violence, strong language, sexual scenes, or drug use.