Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

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
Lo

Lo

2017★ 8.2

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

We must protect this house....

#2
The Return of Swamp Thing

The Return of Swamp Thing

1989★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object o...

#3
Lola's Secret

Lola's Secret

1984★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Young man has his dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she also has a secret that leads to trouble....

#4
Suck

Suck

2009★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The film follows a petty rock band called the Winners, consisting of vocalist Joey Winner, bassist Jennifer, guitarist Tyler, drummer Sam, and French-Canadian roadie Hugo, along wi...

#5
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

1998★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Nor...

#6
Funny Farm

Funny Farm

1988★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Sportswriter Andy Farmer moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farm...