Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s classic Japanese animated feature Akira (1988) has been remastered in 4k. You may have noticed the film is playing in limited theaters (projecting in restored 4k resolution), but soon the film will be available for home viewing on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray.
The combo edition (4k Blu-ray / Blu-ray) includes the bonus material AKIRA Sound Making 2019, AKIRA Sound Clip by Geinoh Yamashirogumi, End Credits (From The Original 1988 Theatrical Release), Theatrical Preview —Trailer Collection (with English Subtitles), and Storyboard Collection.
On 4k Blu-ray, Akira is presented at 1.85:1 aspect ratio in 2160p resolution with HDR10 High Dynamic Range. Audio is provided in 24-bit Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby TrueHD 2.0, and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1.
Akira on 4k Blu-ray from FUNimation Entertainment has a release date of Dec. 22, 2020. The 2-disc edition is list-priced $59.99 (Now $37.99). Order from Amazon
New Editions!
Crunchyroll issued a new 4k UHD Blu-ray edition on Jan. 18, 2022 (Amazon) and a Limited Edition 4k SteelBook on March 4, 2025 (Amazon). Both editions include an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc and HD Blu-ray Disc with presentations of the film plus bonus material.
Special Features
- AKIRA Sound Making 2019
- AKIRA Sound Clip by Geinoh Yamashirogumi
- End Credits (From The Original 1988 Theatrical Release)
- Theatrical Preview —Trailer Collection (with English Subtitles)
- Storyboard Collection
