NHK Educational TV to rebroadcast classic anime AKIRA on July 18, 2026

NHK Educational TV (Eテレ) announced a repeat broadcast of the 1988 sci‑fi anime film AKIRA on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 14:00, with simultaneous streaming on NHK ONE and a one‑week catch‑up service.

The film, directed and scripted by its creator Katsuhiro Otomo, was noted for its three‑year production, a budget of about ¥10 billion and roughly 150,000 hand‑drawn cel frames created by a 1,300‑person team. Fans expressed excitement on social media following the announcement.