Akira (1989) is a landmark anime film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, available on Blu-ray and 4K. The story follows Kaneda, a bike gang leader, whose friend Tetsuo gains supernatural powers after a government experiment, leading to chaos and a final battle in Neo-Tokyo. The film is praised for its stunning animation, layered storytelling, and intense action, making it a classic for sci-fi and anime enthusiasts. This Blu-ray edition offers a high-quality audiovisual experience, though opinions on the English dub vary.
- Akira 1989 4K & Blu-ray
- Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo
- Rated: Unrated
- Format: Blu-ray
- 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,842 ratings
- IMDb rating: 8.0/10.0
- 1K+ bought in past month
- Price: $14.04 with 31 percent savings
- Typical price: $20.49
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- Available in multiple formats: Prime Video, Blu-ray, DVD, Multi-Format, 4K, VHS Tape
- Other Blu-ray options include Collector's Edition, 25th Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition
- Frequently bought together with Ghost in the Shell and Ninja Scroll
- Customers praise the movie quality, video quality, storyline, animation quality, value for money, and sound quality.
- Mixed reviews on the English dub; some prefer the original Japanese version.
- The 4K UHD release is noted for its stunning visuals and immersive sound.
Specifications:
- MPAA_rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
- product_dimensions: 0.65 x 6.73 x 5.24 inches; 6.72 ounces
- director: Katsuhiro Otomo
- media_format: Blu-ray, Subtitled
- run_time: 2 hours and 4 minutes
- release_date: March 4, 2025
- dubbed: English
- producers: Ryohei Suzuki, Shunzo Kato
- studio: Crunchyroll
- ASIN: B0DQ2BJ5GX
- number_of_discs: 2