Akihabara Geeks (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2006, Akihabara Geeks is a documentary film directed by Satoshi Kobayashi, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Akihabara is a neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan known as "Electric Town" for its rows of one-meter wide discount computer and electronics stores. In more recent years, Akihabara has evolved into a full-blown Mecca for computer enthusiasts, anime and manga fans, doll or "figure" collectors, video gamers and "Otaku" of all kinds. Because Akihabara caters to interests outside of mainstream Japanese society, it captivates an entire subculture of devotees. Join us as we peruse the shops, streets and Maid Cafes to present an engrossing day in the life view of Akihabara, and focus on the unique people who are passionately plugged into this town.
Who’s in it. Akihabara Geeks stars Leslie Klug as Narrator, Ryūkishi07 as Self, Kaichiro Morikawa as Self and Ikki Motohara as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Akihabara Geeks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akihabara Geeks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akihabara Geeks tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akihabara Geeks (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Akihabara Geeks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Akihabara Geeks worth watching?
- Akihabara Geeks holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Akihabara Geeks?
- Akihabara Geeks stars Leslie Klug, Ryūkishi07, Kaichiro Morikawa, Ikki Motohara and Katsumi Ohashi.
- When was Akihabara Geeks released?
- Akihabara Geeks was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.
