Akira movie poster used as film imagery for the Shotaro Kaneda guideFILM POSTER · Akira

Akira (1988)

Shotaro Kaneda

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Shotaro Kaneda in Akira (1988), played by Mitsuo Iwata.

Film guide · 1 film · 1988 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Shotaro Kaneda on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 1988Main sequence runtime: 2h 4m
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    Start hereAkira

    1988 · 2h 4m

    Portrayed by Mitsuo Iwata · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score89/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Shotaro Kaneda?

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Mitsuo Iwata portraitMitsuo Iwatavoice

Mitsuo Iwata plays Shotaro Kaneda in Akira.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Shotaro Kaneda screen credits

Screen credits: Akira (1988) — Mitsuo Iwata as Shotaro Kaneda.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

Characters connected on screen

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Shared film

Kai

Shotaro Kaneda and Kai both appear in Akira.

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Shared film

Kei

Shotaro Kaneda and Kei both appear in Akira.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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