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Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

Japanese · Animation / Horror · 97 min
★ 6.8 Solid 1,200 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 18 Oct 2008
Page updated 22 Sept 2026

Resident Evil: Degeneration is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.

The verdict

Resident Evil: Degeneration is a solid, watchable Japanese film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 1,200 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 97 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.

Should you spend 97 minutes on it?

97 minutes of Japanese animation with a horror streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.

Why
6.8/10 from 1,200 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you won't get past the format
Best for
A weeknight

Story

Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield must battle a rogue warrior seeking revenge after unleashing the deadly G-Virus, whilst a mutated monster goes on a rampage.

Good to know

Runtime1h 37m — short
GenreAnimation / Horror
LanguageJapanese
Best screenStream at home

Director

Makoto Kamiya

Cast

Paul Mercier
Paul Mercier
Leon S. Kennedy (voice)
Alyson Court
Alyson Court
Claire Redfield (voice)
Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey
Angela Miller (voice)
Roger Craig Smith
Roger Craig Smith
Curtis Miller (voice)
Crispin Freeman
Crispin Freeman
Frederic Downing (voice)
Michael Sorich
Michael Sorich
Senator Ron Davis (voice)

Where to watch in Japan

Amazon Prime VideoHuluU-NEXTdAnime Amazon Channel

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesFOD

Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Resident Evil: Degeneration worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. 97 minutes of Japanese animation with a horror streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Resident Evil: Degeneration?
You can stream Resident Evil: Degeneration in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel.
When is Resident Evil: Degeneration coming to streaming?
Resident Evil: Degeneration is already streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel.
What language is Resident Evil: Degeneration in?
Resident Evil: Degeneration is a Japanese film (Animation / Horror).
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