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Akira (1988) (Original + English Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film)

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Amazon has Akira (1988) (Original Language + English Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Fandango at Home has Akira (1988) (Original Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Fandango at Home also has Akira (1988) (English Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Note, this film is not Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible.

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About this Film:
  • Clandestine army activities threaten the war torn city of Neo-Tokyo when a mysterious child with powerful psychic abilities escapes his prison and inadvertently draws a violent motorcycle gang into a heinous web of experimentation. As a result, a biker with a twisted mind embarks on a path of war, seeking revenge against a society what once called him weak.
  • Rated 91% on the Tomatometer and 90% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes.

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.99 less (75% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $19.99 at the time of this posting.
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Amazon has Akira (1988) (Original Language + English Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Fandango at Home has Akira (1988) (Original Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Fandango at Home also has Akira (1988) (English Language Version) (Digital 4K UHD Film) on sale for $5.

Note, this film is not Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for finding this deal.

About this Film:
  • Clandestine army activities threaten the war torn city of Neo-Tokyo when a mysterious child with powerful psychic abilities escapes his prison and inadvertently draws a violent motorcycle gang into a heinous web of experimentation. As a result, a biker with a twisted mind embarks on a path of war, seeking revenge against a society what once called him weak.
  • Rated 91% on the Tomatometer and 90% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes.

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is priced $2.40 less than this +50 Frontpage Deal in late July.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.99 less (75% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $19.99 at the time of this posting.
    • This offer is valid for a limited time.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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kabalevski
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..some bs that they can't offer one title with 2 languages
...seems to be something I can do on my ancient dvd

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Sep 15, 2025 04:24 PM
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JamesonHardgraveSep 15, 2025 04:24 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank JamesonHardgrave

Nice (semi sarcastic) Akira wasn't available in 4K a few months ago. But they did put the HD version for $4 which I bought.

At the time someone on YT had the 4k version uploaded so I know it's a night and day difference.

Update: Fandango did a one-time refund. Thanks OP
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Sep 15, 2025 04:31 PM
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gdaddy76Sep 15, 2025 04:31 PM
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Thanks! One of the first anime I watched as a kid.
Sep 15, 2025 05:19 PM
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kabalevskiSep 15, 2025 05:19 PM
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..some bs that they can't offer one title with 2 languages
...seems to be something I can do on my ancient dvd
Sep 15, 2025 05:35 PM
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DevynHeavenSep 15, 2025 05:35 PM
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Quote from kabalevski :
..some bs that they can't offer one title with 2 languages
...seems to be something I can do on my ancient dvd
We don't know how good we had it in the DVD era.
Sep 15, 2025 06:04 PM
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grid101Sep 15, 2025 06:04 PM
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Just confirming, if I get the original language version it still has subtitles for other languages, yes? I prefer subbed to dubbed.
Sep 15, 2025 06:31 PM
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eulogywerd21Sep 15, 2025 06:31 PM
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Anyone know which of the 2, maybe 3, Eng dubs this is? If I remember correctly, not only are the voice actors even different, some of the lines are translated dramatically differently. Maybe one is called the Ninja Turtles dub because the voice of Leonardo does Keneda.
Sep 15, 2025 08:52 PM
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crudo20Sep 15, 2025 08:52 PM
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Quote from grid101 :
Just confirming, if I get the original language version it still has subtitles for other languages, yes? I prefer subbed to dubbed.
I don't think so. Looks like just English sub.
More Info
  • Genres:
    • Sci-Fi·
    • Animation
  • Length: 2h 4m
  • Released: 1988
  • Rating: R
  • Studio: Crunchyroll
  • Language: Japanese
  • 4K, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Are you UHD ready?
  • 1080p, Dolby Digital Plus Stereo
  • 480p, Enhanced Widescreen, Dolby Digital Plus Stereo

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Sep 15, 2025 10:03 PM
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OtochimaruSep 15, 2025 10:03 PM
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Quote from kabalevski :
..some bs that they can't offer one title with 2 languages
...seems to be something I can do on my ancient dvd
Totally, this is an issue with some retailers, the 4k Disc has both audios Japanese and English Dub, if you get it in another region, it will have Japanese and another Dub, Spanish Latino or European Spanish, and so on, Apple doesn't have this sale but it has Japanese and English that can be swapped on the fly, the issue here is Fandango, Vudu had it too but since the merge, things have changed I guess. I have a few movies that on Amazon only has English or Japanese but since its MA, I go to Apple and I have more audios there and sometimes the other way around.
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Sep 16, 2025 04:56 AM
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sheriffsthenameSep 16, 2025 04:56 AM
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Quote from DevynHeaven :
We don't know how good we had it in the DVD era.
Some of us are enjoying the 4k disc era right now. A lot of library rebuilding with steelbooks and sets with unique features.
Sep 16, 2025 10:50 AM
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artifactowlSep 16, 2025 10:50 AM
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Quote from kabalevski :
..some bs that they can't offer one title with 2 languages
...seems to be something I can do on my ancient dvd
but then they couldn't charge you twice for different versions.....
Sep 16, 2025 02:01 PM
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blackfogSep 16, 2025 02:01 PM
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Tetsuoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 16, 2025 05:04 PM
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burticusSep 16, 2025 05:04 PM
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I had this bad boy (and also GITS) on laserdisc!!!
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harumanYesterday 05:11 AM
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glad also offered on amazon
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mamonotaishoYesterday 06:52 AM
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Thx, always wanted a copy of this and haven't seen it in years. Great way to traumatize the kiddos when they're ready.

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MaroonEducation2036Today 03:54 AM
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Would love to have a copy of this when I was little! Ty OP

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