Akame ga Kill! (2014)
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Akame ga Kill! is streaming in Japan on Hulu, Anime Times, dAnime.
What the audience says
Akame ga Kill! sits near the top of Japanese series on audience ratings. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 1,269 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, Anime Times, dAnime.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 1,269 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Young Tatsumi travels to the capital of the Empire in order to earn money for his starving people and encounters a world of unimaginable depravity, dominated by the ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child Emperor. Tatsumi is recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins dedicated to eliminating corruption by mercilessly killing officials and privileged nobles.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 16 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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