Neo Tokyo (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, Neo Tokyo is a fantasy, adventure, horror and animation film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, running about 50 minutes. “Manie-Manie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three shorts directed by the same names that brought you Metropolis, Ninja Scroll, and Akira. It begins with “Labyrinth Labyrinthos”, a story of a maze in a child's mind, directed by Rintaro. Next Yoshiaki Kawajiri gives us “The Running Man”. This is a futuristic formula one race is set on a deadly track. Lastly Katsuhiro Ôtomo describes a struggle to shut down an entirely automated facility in “Construction Cancellation Order“.
Who’s in it. Neo Tokyo stars Banjo Ginga as Zach Hugh (segment "Running Man") (voice), Hideko Yoshida as Shôjo Sachi (segment "Labyrinth*labyrinthos"), Masane Tsukayama as Bob Stone (segment "Running Man") (voice) and Iemasa Kayumi as Bucho (segment "Construction Cancellation Order") (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Neo Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neo Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neo Tokyo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neo Tokyo (1989)?
- In US, Neo Tokyo is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Neo Tokyo worth watching?
- Neo Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neo Tokyo?
- Neo Tokyo stars Banjo Ginga, Hideko Yoshida, Masane Tsukayama, Iemasa Kayumi and Yu Mizushima.
- When was Neo Tokyo released?
- Neo Tokyo was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.