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Akira (25th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray + DVD]

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Genre Children
Format NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Katsuhiro Otomo
Initial release date 2013-11-12
Language English, Japanese
Runtime 2 hours and 4 minutes
Studio Funimation
Subtitle English
Colour Color
Number of discs 2
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"Style and substance run neck and neck in this thrilling, bold landmark film that just refuses to become dated." - The Guardian

"Accept no substitutes; 23 years on, Akira is still the genre's crowning achievement." - Total Film

"A phenomenal work of animation with all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic." - New York Times

"Easily the most breathtaking and kinetic anime ever made." - Village Voice

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Akira isn¡¯t just a movie ¨C it¡¯s the genesis of a genre. Katsuhiro Otomo¡¯s landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. Akira¡¯s arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for movies like the The Matrix to be dreamed into brutal reality. Without Kaneda and Tetsuo, without espers and psionic assassins, without that badass motorcycle ¨C our world would be a far less exciting place to exist.

But the manga became the movie and the movie became a phenomenon and the world took notice. Now, Akira is everywhere. If you can¡¯t see it in the streets ¨C if you can¡¯t feel it crawling around inside your brain ¨C then you have yet to be initiated. What. Are. You. Waiting. For?

Main Feature Run Time: 124 minutes
Special Features Run Time: 95 minutes

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Japanese
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 0.28 g
  • Audio Description: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 28935078
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Katsuhiro Otomo
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 4 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ Nov. 12 2013
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Funimation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ENNA62W
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Canada
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers appreciate the originality, image quality, and condition of the product. They mention it's an amazing film with its glorious animation and story. Customers also appreciate the playability, sound quality, and action. However, some customers disagree on the audio quality.

56 customers mention "Originality"56 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the originality of the movie. They mention it's amazing, legendary, and one of the greatest anime movies of all time. They say it's very well-done, immersive, and impressive on every level. Customers also say the movie is excellent, filled with action and adventure to keep them on the edge of their seats. They also appreciate the great quality and a huge variety of clips to look at.

"...The film¡¯s action, animation, and thought-provoking story hold up remarkably well, even decades after its release...." Read more

"...It's perfection. I got the 4k/Bluray combo on Prime Day for a huge discount and I couldn't be happier...." Read more

"...knew that anime, in its beautiful, hand drawn details, as well as gripping stories... was an art. Cue what started a hobby and passion of mine...." Read more

"This is one of the highest rated Anime movies. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this movie and it¡¯s worth adding to your collection." Read more

30 customers mention "Image quality"25 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the product. They mention it's a milestone in graphic achievement and a beautiful edition of Akira. Customers also appreciate the vibrant colors and crystal-sharp presentation. They also mention the movie has hand-drawn details and is a gorgeous transfer of one of the most important animated films in history.

"Akira on Blu-ray is a visually stunning upgrade to this groundbreaking anime classic...." Read more

"...Finally, I understood and knew that anime, in its beautiful, hand drawn details, as well as gripping stories... was an art...." Read more

"this 4K HDR version is a huge upgrade to the blu ray that I own. richer colors and cleaner visuals with less artifacts and grain...." Read more

"...I can't believe how good this thing looks. It's so far ahead of the vhs I saw it on, it basically looks like a current day anime...." Read more

17 customers mention "Condition"12 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the condition of the product. They mention it's worth the purchase, good value, and a great item for those who appreciate.

"...This is also at a lower price than the initial release, reflecting the fact that this is NOT a special collector's edition and that fans are getting..." Read more

"...Never been another movie like this. The DVD itself came in good condition. No complaints at all." Read more

"...All I¡¯m happy with the 4K upgrade! A torn or ripped corner on the cover art paper! 2 stars removed!" Read more

"The item arrived very quickly and in excellent condition...." Read more

9 customers mention "Animation"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the animation of the movie. They mention it's great for its time.

"...The film¡¯s action, animation, and thought-provoking story hold up remarkably well, even decades after its release...." Read more

"...The 4K presentation is crystal clear and it is probably the best animated feature I have ever seen...." Read more

"...of paint in the traditionally painted backgrounds and the details in the animations cels...." Read more

"...every little aspect of this film; the AMAZINGLY DETAILED AND FLUID animation (seriously, it's like Stanley Kubrick went on to animation or something)..." Read more

8 customers mention "Playability"6 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the playability of the movie. They mention it works great and the Blu-ray disc itself is flawless.

"...original HD restoration, and features on the music of Akira are all great, in-depth, and substantial but not new to this latest release...." Read more

"...Both formats work great." Read more

"Bought it. Couldn¡¯t play. From Canada. Dang." Read more

"10/10 amazing movie and the blu ray disc itself was flawless, no complaints whatsoever. spent my night trippin balls watching this beauty." Read more

8 customers mention "Sound quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the movie. They mention the music is great and the iconic soundtrack is crystal clear.

"...world of Neo-Tokyo to life with incredible detail, and the sound design, including the iconic soundtrack, is crystal clear...." Read more

"...good voice acting, fantastic story, good characters, unique soundtrack, and unforgettable images and action sequences...." Read more

"It is my first animation when I was 10yrs old. I love the tracks in the soundtrack and glad to have this Blueray as my collection...." Read more

"...makes for the high price but for the audiophile in me the sound was truly amazing even if it is in Japanese Dolby True HD (with english subtitles)...." Read more

4 customers mention "Action"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie full of action. They also appreciate the unforgettable images and action sequences.

"...The film¡¯s action, animation, and thought-provoking story hold up remarkably well, even decades after its release...." Read more

"...good characters, unique soundtrack, and unforgettable images and action sequences...." Read more

"...anime really was a great and bizarre movie I to enjoy it for its action and nature and the music to was great. Check this one out." Read more

"Awesome! Full of action. Violent! This is easily in the top 3 of the best anime ever." Read more

6 customers mention "Audio quality"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the audio quality of the product. Some mention the audio is great, while others say the Japanese audio track is low.

"While a pricey pickup, it was worth it for the high resolution 24/192 sound...." Read more

"...Includes Hypersound 192Khz audio. Released in 1988 with a $11 million budget. A must view Blu-ray." Read more

"excellent sound and video..." Read more

"...up to par with modern home video standards, the audio has not been remixed into Dolby Atmos; it's still Dolby TrueHD 5.1, so home theater owners..." Read more

Akira has never looked this good
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Akira has never looked this good
this 4K HDR version is a huge upgrade to the blu ray that I own. richer colors and cleaner visuals with less artifacts and grain. Words can't do enough to describe it so here's a side by side comparison I took on my LG C9 OLED TV. I think it'll be obvious which is 1080p blu ray and which is 4K HDR blu ray. (keep in mind that my Google Pixel phone enhanced the colors of the photos, the colors of the 1080p don't look that rich in real life)
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  • Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2024
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    Akira on Blu-ray is a visually stunning upgrade to this groundbreaking anime classic. The high-definition transfer brings the vibrant, dystopian world of Neo-Tokyo to life with incredible detail, and the sound design, including the iconic soundtrack, is crystal clear. The film¡¯s action, animation, and thought-provoking story hold up remarkably well, even decades after its release. For fans of cyberpunk and anime, this Blu-ray is a must-have, offering an immersive experience of one of the most influential films in the genre. A flawless presentation of a timeless masterpiece.
  • Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2024
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    I feel as if computer animation has taken the soul out of anime movies. This is why Akira is so good. It represents the pinnacle of what a hand drawn anime project can be. The effort and detail that was put into this movie will never be surpassed in entertainment. There will never be another movie that can match the vibe of Akira. It's perfection. I got the 4k/Bluray combo on Prime Day for a huge discount and I couldn't be happier. When I show my friends how good it is it makes them jealous!
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  • Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2015
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    This movie was the first thing that I ever saw as a child, that turned me on to the anime genre. I watched it when I was around 8 or 9, (against my mother's wishes, of course-- as she felt that it might be too violent/graphic for my little mind and eyes to see.) Thankfully though, I rebelled... and watched it with my uncle. My views on anime were forever changed. Up until viewing Akira, I had only experienced things like Pokemon, Digimon, and of course, Sailor Moon. Not that these shows were now terrible or anything, but these shows were for young kids, and even though I was still in the young kid category... I had moved on to bigger and greener pastures. Though Pokemon and company did have action, and sometimes (to small children) emotional moments, it was nothing compared to what I had just witnessed with Akira. Finally, I understood and knew that anime, in its beautiful, hand drawn details, as well as gripping stories... was an art. Cue what started a hobby and passion of mine. Japan was daring to show audiences something that nobody else could even attempt-- to the utmost degree. As an avid fan of the anime genre, I would say that Akira is required viewing. However, be warned, as this story is not for the faint of heart. Though gifted with a gripping and compelling story, there are some very grotesque and striking visuals. When it comes to the argument of original sub over English dub, I'd have to say I'm a sub fan, but the dub was very watch-able as well, and I did enjoy it. Just go with whatever you prefer. In this edition, however-- you are given a couple of options. If you're a long time fan, the original dub is available, along with a 2001 re-release dub starring Johnny Yong Bosch, and Joshua Seth. The re-release dub is more on par as to what is being spoken in the original Japanese sub. It had been a while since I had watched this gem of a film again, and was more than satisfied with it. As the film that is often viewed as the one that started it al with having anime become more mainstream, along with that iconic red motorbike, if you are an anime fan and you haven't already... please, go and watch this great film.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
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    this 4K HDR version is a huge upgrade to the blu ray that I own. richer colors and cleaner visuals with less artifacts and grain.

    Words can't do enough to describe it so here's a side by side comparison I took on my LG C9 OLED TV. I think it'll be obvious which is 1080p blu ray and which is 4K HDR blu ray. (keep in mind that my Google Pixel phone enhanced the colors of the photos, the colors of the 1080p don't look that rich in real life)
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    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
    this 4K HDR version is a huge upgrade to the blu ray that I own. richer colors and cleaner visuals with less artifacts and grain.

    Words can't do enough to describe it so here's a side by side comparison I took on my LG C9 OLED TV. I think it'll be obvious which is 1080p blu ray and which is 4K HDR blu ray. (keep in mind that my Google Pixel phone enhanced the colors of the photos, the colors of the 1080p don't look that rich in real life)
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  • Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2024
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    This is one of the highest rated Anime movies. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this movie and it¡¯s worth adding to your collection.
  • Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2024
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    It lives up to all the hype anime fans have been saying about Akira. So much attention to detail has been put into this anime. The 4K presentation is crystal clear and it is probably the best animated feature I have ever seen. Transformers: The Movie 4K is close to Akira's quality.
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  • Ray
    5.0 out of 5 stars ?bernat¨¹rliche Kr?fte...
    Reviewed in Germany on July 17, 2024
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    Der japanische Cyberpunk Actionfilm "Akira" kostete ca. 6 Millionen Dollar, spielte jedoch an den Kinokasse fast 50 Millionen Dollar ein. Macher des Comcs und auch Regisseur des Kultfilms ist Katsuhiro Otoma, der mit diesem Anime einen der bedeutendsten und stilpr?gendsten Genrearbeiten schuf. Die Verfilmung wurde im Jahr 1988 realisiert.
    Der Film spielt im dystopischen Jahr 2019 und erz?hlt die Geschichte von Sh¨­tar¨­ Kaneda, dem Anf¨¹hrer einer Biker-Gang, dessen Freund aus Kindertagen, Tetsuo Shima, nach einem Motorradunfall unglaubliche telekinetische F?higkeiten erlangt und schlie?lich inmitten von Chaos und Rebellion in der weitl?ufigen futuristischen Metropole Neo-Tokio einen ganzen Milit?rkomplex bedroht.
    Er wurde als Meisterwerk bezeichnet und von Publikum und Kritikern allgemein begeisternd aufgenommen, insbesondere im Bereich Animation sowie in den Genres Action und Science-Fiction. Er gilt als Meilenstein der japanischen Animation und als der einflussreichste und kultigste Anime-Film aller Zeiten.

    2019, nach einem Weltkrieg, der durch die pl?tzliche Zerst?rung Tokios am 16. Juli 1988 ausgel?st wurde, wird Neo-Tokio von Korruption, regierungsfeindlichen Protesten, Terrorismus und Bandengewalt heimgesucht. W?hrend einer gewaltt?tigen Kundgebung f¨¹hrt der hitzk?pfige Sh¨­tar¨­ Kaneda seine B¨­s¨­zoku-B¨¹rgerwehr, die Capsules, gegen die rivalisierende Clown-Gang. Kanedas bester Freund, Tetsuo Shima, rammt versehentlich mit seinem Motorrad Takashi, einen seltsamen Jungen mit paranormalen F?higkeiten, der mit Hilfe einer Widerstandsorganisation aus einem Regierungslabor geflohen ist. Mit Hilfe seines Kollegen Masaru nimmt Oberst Shikishima von den japanischen Selbstverteidigungsstreitkr?ften Takashi wieder gefangen, l?sst Tetsuo ins Krankenhaus einweisen und verhaftet die Capsules Gang. W?hrend eines Verh?rs durch die Polizei trifft Kaneda die h¨¹bsche Kei, eine Aktivistin der Widerstandsbewegung, und bringt die Beh?rden dazu, sie mit seiner Gang freizulassen. In einer geheimen Regierungseinrichtung entdecken Shikishima und sein Forschungsleiter, Doktor ?nishi, dass Tetsuo ebenfalls ¨¹ber starke psychische F?higkeiten verf¨¹gt, die denen von Akira ?hneln, einem Jungen, ebenfalls mit paranormalen F?higkeiten, der f¨¹r die Zerst?rung Tokios im Jahr 1988 verantwortlich ist. Kiyoko warnt Shikishima vor der bevorstehenden Zerst?rung Neo-Tokios, aber das Stadtparlament weist Shikishimas Bedenken zur¨¹ck was ihn auf die Idee bringt, Tetsuo zu t?ten, um eine weitere Katastrophe zu verhindern. In der Zwischenzeit flieht Tetsuo aus dem Krankenhaus, stiehlt Kanedas Motorrad und versucht, mit seiner Freundin Kaori aus Neo-Tokio zu fliehen, aber die Clowns ¨¹berfallen sie. Die Kapseln retten Tetsuo und Kaori, aber Tetsuo leidet unter starken Kopfschmerzen und Halluzinationen und wird erneut ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert. Als Kaneda ihren Plan zur Rettung von Tetsuo und den anderen Espern belauscht, schlie?t er sich Keis Widerstandszelle an. Im Krankenhaus versuchen die Esper (so werden diese Wesen mit paranormalen F?higkeiten genannt) , Tetsuo durch Halluzinationen zu t?ten, doch der Versuch wird vereitelt. Ein frustrierter Tetsuo sucht nach ihnen und t?tet alle Pfleger und Milizion?re, die ihm den Weg versperren. Die Widerstandsgruppe infiltriert das Krankenhaus und Kiyoko zieht Kei und Kaneda in Shikishima und die vergeblichen Versuche der Esper, Tetsuo aufzuhalten. Kiyoko erz?hlt Tetsuo, dass Akira, der sich in einem Kryolager unter der Baustelle des Olympiastadions befindet, Tetsuo mit seinen Kr?ften helfen k?nnte. Nachdem er alle um ihn herum zur¨¹ckgewiesen hat, insbesondere Kaneda, flieht Tetsuo aus dem Krankenhaus, um Akira zu suchen. Kiyoko nutzt Kei als Medium, um Tetsuo aufzuhalten, und befreit sie und Kaneda aus der Milit?rhaft. Shikishima inszeniert einen Staatsstreich gegen die Regierung von Neo-Tokio und weist seine Streitkr?fte an, Tetsuo um jeden Preis zu vernichten....

    Die Geschichte ist rasant inszeniert und verf¨¹gt ¨¹ber eine starke Komplexit?t. Er ¨¹bte auf alle F?lle einen gro?en Einflu? auf und machte vielen Science Fiction und Fantasy Fans in Europa und den USA mit der lang?hrigen japanischen ?sthetischen Traditon des Anime bekannt, diese Werke voller ausufernden Phantasie. Das innovative Artwork ¨¹bertraf fast alles was andere Trickfilmstudios bishlang hervorgebracht hatten. Die vielschichtigen Figuren und die drastischen Gewaltszenen sprachen vor allem auch ein jugendliches Publikum an. Kernpunkt der Geschichte ist die mentale Auseinandersetzung der beiden Freunde, die auf eine harte Probe gestellt wird. Otomo hat es auch verstanden die apokalyptische Szenerie mit der Wut unzufriedener Teenager zu koppeln. Die Jugend, die Otomo hier zeichnet, ist wild, unberechenbar und chaotisch. Tetsuo ist der Prototyp des h?chst angenervten Jugendlichen, der nun aber genug Macht hat, seinen Weg ohne R¨¹cksicht auf Verluste zu durchlaufen. Bis zum bitteren Ende...
  • Tricky Dickie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 30, 2021
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    Een can die beste movie allertijden
  • Adi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best
    Reviewed in Sweden on February 20, 2025
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    One of the best manga movies ever. And a perfect addition to the comic.
  • Hiram Cruz Gonzalez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy Buena Edicion de una Gran Pelicula.
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 18, 2025
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    Excelente edicion. La conversion a 4k para la cinta es espectacular, considerando que la version en Blu-ray se veia increible a la vez (y tambien viene incluida), de igual forma se debe tener en cuenta que los unicos idiomas que incluyeron fueron Ingles y Japones, asi como los subtitulos. Los special features fueron algo decepcionantes; hay una galeria completa de story boards, y una entrevista muy interesante e ilustrativa con Katsuhiro Otomo (el director, y creador del manga), y unos clips que contienen una explicacion de como se mezclo el sonido y la musica en ciertas secuencias, pero no hay un "making of", o algun documental que trate la historia del manga, etc. Fuera de eso, vale la pena la edicion, y es una que todo fan del cine debe tener.