# Akira Watch Order

Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/akira
Last updated: 2026-07-06
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 2 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Akira watch order begins with the landmark 1988 Akira film, followed by the newer AKIRA (Shin Anime) television entry. Start with the original movie, the Tokyo Movie Shinsha feature that defined the franchise, then continue into the Shin Anime episodes that revisit the material. With just two entries, the sequence is simple: the classic film first, the new series second. If you were unsure where to start, the movie is the entry point and remains the essential viewing. This short franchise asks for no lengthy commitment - watch the film, then follow it with the Shin Anime continuation in the correct order to see both the original and its modern counterpart without jumping in at the wrong point. Either way, the 1988 movie is the foundation everything else builds on.

## The order

1. Akira (movie)
2. AKIRA (Shin Anime)

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Akira?**

Start with Akira, then continue with AKIRA (Shin Anime). The full Akira watch order on this page has 2 entries across 2 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Akira?**

Akira has no TV episode blocks in this order, plus 1 movie.

**Where do the Akira movies fit in the watch order?**

Akira comes first.

**Is Akira finished?**

Yes. Akira has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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