Akame ga Kill! (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,180 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2014-07-07
Seasons: 1 · 24 episodes
Where to watch Akame ga Kill!
- Buy: Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
Akame ga Kill! parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Akame ga Kill! is a violent anime about assassins fighting a corrupt empire, with frequent character deaths.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent graphic violence, gore, and character deaths pervade this dark fantasy action series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Soma Saito as Tatsumi (voice)
- Sora Amamiya as Akame (voice)
- Yukari Tamura as Mine (voice)
- Yuu Asakawa as Leone (voice)
- Anri Katsu as Daidara (voice)
- Ayaka Ohashi as Kurome (voice)
- Eiji Takemoto as Bols (voice)
- Eriko Matsui as Suzuki (voice)
- Hitomi Nabatame as Nyau (voice)
- Hozumi Goda as Budo (voice)
Akame ga Kill! FAQ
Is Akame ga Kill! good?
Akame ga Kill! has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Akame ga Kill!?
In the US you can buy it from Google Play.
Is Akame ga Kill! OK for kids?
Akame ga Kill! is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Akame ga Kill! is a violent anime about assassins fighting a corrupt empire, with frequent character deaths.
What shows are like Akame ga Kill!?
If you liked Akame ga Kill!, try Attack on Titan, Blood+, Dororo and Seraph of the End.