AYAKA (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 5.4
Released in 2023, AYAKA is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. The story follows Yukito Yanagi, an orphan who one day encounters an eccentric disciple of his father's. The strange man takes him to his birthplace on Ayakajima, made up of seven islands where mysterious beings called "Mitama" and dragons are rumored to reside. There, Yukito meets his father's two other disciples, who protect the harmony of Ayakajima... which soon threatens to collapse.
Who’s in it. AYAKA stars Yuto Uemura as Yukito Yanagi (voice), Takuma Terashima as Jingi Sagawa (voice), Yuuichirou Umehara as Aka Ibuki (voice) and Kohsuke Toriumi as Haruaki Kurama (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, AYAKA has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch AYAKA page.
If you liked it. Fans of AYAKA tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch AYAKA (2023)?
- In US, AYAKA is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is AYAKA worth watching?
- AYAKA holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in AYAKA?
- AYAKA stars Yuto Uemura, Takuma Terashima, Yuuichirou Umehara and Kohsuke Toriumi.
- When was AYAKA released?
- AYAKA was released in 2023.