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10 Best Movies Like Akira

If you loved Akira, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie

PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace...

#2
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of "Sustainable War". However, ...

#3
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

1982★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Amuro Ray and the rest of the White Base crew, now denominated the 13th Autonomous Corps, return to outer space to support the rest of the Earth Federation forces for the decisive ...

#4
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone

2014★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The upcoming installment's story takes place amidst signs of postwar reconstruction in the winter of 2028. Tensions are rising in New Port City as demonstrations are held concernin...

#5
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Freed of her responsibilities with the 501 Organization, Motoko Kusanagi must now learn how to take orders from Aramaki. Someone hacks the Logicomas, and Batou enlists the help of ...

#6
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Animation & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have wha...

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