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Akira Ishida has 24 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1990s through the 2020s. 1 sits in the Top 1% of all titles we track — including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.
2019
Animation · Action
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025 · Movie · Voice
Top 1%Crunchyroll · Included
Naruto Shippūden
2007 · Series · Voice
Top 2%Netflix · Included
The Last: Naruto the Movie
2014 · Movie · Voice
Top 3%The Roku Channel · Free w/ ads
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
2015 · Movie · Voice
Top 6%The Roku Channel · Free w/ ads
Kamisama Kiss
2012 · Series · Voice
Top 6%Netflix · Included
Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
2018 · Movie · Voice
Top 12%Crunchyroll · Included
as Akaza (voice) · Voice
Crunchyroll · Included
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.
Dir. Haruo Sotozaki · With Natsuki Hanae, Takahiro Sakurai, Akira Ishida
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
With Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura
Two years after the events of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the moon that Hagoromo Otsutsuki created long ago to seal away the Gedo Statue begins to descend towards the world, threatening to become a meteor that would destroy everything on impact. Amidst this crisis, a direct descendant of Kaguya Otsutsuki named Toneri Otsutsuki attempts to kidnap Hinata Hyuga but ends up abducting her younger sister Hanabi. Naruto and his allies now mount a rescue mission before finding themselves embroiled in a final battle to decide the fate of everything.
Dir. Tsuneo Kobayashi · With Junko Takeuchi, Nana Mizuki, Jun Fukuyama
as Kotarou Katsura (voice) · Voice
What would have happened if the Shiroyasha never existed? Edo is thrown to chaos by a mysterious cause. Sakata Gintoki, now lives in a world where the future has changed, without him. What has happened to the Yorozuya? Gintoki, who is now a ghost of the past, must once again carry the burden in order to save his friends. He must finish the biggest job ever, which may be the final job of Yorozuya.
Dir. Youichi Fujita · With Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Rie Kugimiya
The spirited Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto, is a skilled ninja who possesses the same brashness and passion his father once had. However, the constant absence of his father, who is busy with his Hokage duties, puts a damper on Boruto's fire. He ends up meeting his father's friend Sasuke, and requests to become... his apprentice!? The curtain on the story of the new generation rises!
Dir. Hiroyuki Yamashita · With Yuko Sanpei, Cocoro Kikuchi, Junko Takeuchi
Nanami was just a normal high school girl down on her luck until a stranger’s lips marked her as the new Land God and turned her world upside down. Now, she’s figuring out the duties of a deity with the help of Tomoe, a reformed fox demon who reluctantly becomes her familiar in a contract sealed with a kiss. The new responsibilities—and boys—are a lot to handle, like the crow demon masquerading as a gorgeous pop idol and the adorable snake spirit who’s chosen the newly minted god to be his bride. As the headstrong Tomoe tries to whip her into shape, Nanami finds that love just might have cute, pointed fox ears. With romance in the air, will the human deity be able to prove herself worthy of her new title?
With Yui Horie, Suzuko Mimori, Daisuke Namikawa
A large scale catastrophe is occurring across the planet. Ability users are discovered after the appearance of a mysterious fog, apparently having committed suicide, so the Armed Detective Agency sets out to investigate these mysterious deaths. The case seems to involve an unknown ability user referred to as "Collector," a man who could be the mastermind behind the incident. Trust and courage are put to the test in order to save the city of Yokohama and ability users across the world from the grip of Collector where the Armed Detective Agency forms an unlikely partnership with the dangerous Port Mafia.
Dir. Takuya Igarashi · With Kensho Ono, Mamoru Miyano, Kisho Taniyama
Odd Jobs Gin has taken on a lot of odd work in the past, and when you're a Jack of All Trades agency based in a feudal Japan that's been conquered and colonized by aliens, the term "Odd Jobs" means REALLY ODD jobs. But when some more than slightly suspicious secrets from the shadows of Gintoki Sakata's somewhat shady former samurai past and a new pair of odd jobs collide, the action is bound to get so wild and demented that only a feature film will do it justice!
Dir. Shinji Takamatsu · With Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Rie Kugimiya
Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu meet while traveling to Tokyo in pursuit of their respective dreams, and decide to be roommates. Although drastically different people, the two become very close and together they find out if their biggest dreams have room for their best friend.
Dir. Ai Yazawa · With Romi Park, KAORI, Akira Ishida
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.
Dir. Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, Hideaki Anno · With Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi
as Soujirou Kusaka (voice) · Voice
Pluto TV · Free w/ ads
When an artifact known as the "King's Seal" is stolen during transport from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is assigned to retrieve it. Toushirou goes missing after a battle with the thieves, leading Seireitei to suspect him of treachery. They order his immediate capture and execution. Unwilling to believe him capable of such a crime, Ichigo, Rangiku, Rukia, and Renji set out to find Toushirou.
Dir. Noriyuki Abe · With Masakazu Morita, Romi Park, Akira Ishida
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Dir. Hideaki Sorachi · With Tomokazu Sugita, Rie Kugimiya, Daisuke Sakaguchi
Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.
With Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh
The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power.
Dir. Gen Urobuchi · With Rikiya Koyama, Ayako Kawasumi, Akio Otsuka
Thirty years before the events of Magi, a brave and handsome young man named Sinbad set sail and started his adventure. The future High King of Seven Seas gradually matured through various encounters and farewells, taking him towards kingship step by step.
With Daisuke Ono, Akira Ishida, Tomokazu Sugita
as Kaworu Nagisa (voice) · Voice
Prime Video · Included
Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.
Dir. Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Masayuki · With Megumi Ogata, Yuko Miyamura, Akira Ishida
Tsubasa becomes a superstar amongst soccer players in Brazil. He is now planning to play in Europe. At an important must-win game, as the fans cheer him on, Tsubasa looks back at the days when he started his soccer life. His passion to make goals and win the game is as strong as it was during his childhood. He recalls the games and moments that had decisive impact on his life. He remembers Goalkeeper Wakabayashi, Genius striker Hyuga, tender-hearted Misaki and Coach Roberto. He was happy to meet them, enjoyed playing with them, and learned many things from them. The whistle sounds and the game begins. Tsubasa dashes for the ball!
With Akira Ishida, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki
Shy Natsu awakens as part of a group chosen to ensure the survival of humanity. Together, they have to survive on a changed Earth.
With Nao Toyama, Jun Fukuyama, Katsuyuki Konishi
A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."
Dir. Masayuki, Hideaki Anno, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Shoichi Masuo, Ken Ando, Seiji Mizushima, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishido, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Minoru Ohara, Masahiko Otsuka, Tetsuya Watanabe, Keiichi Sugiyama · With Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara
Reality quickly unravels when antisocial Yukiteru is called into a death match against 11 other mentally scarred individuals. Each player has a prophetic device tuned to their personality, giving them control over their future—and the fate of their foes.
With Misuzu Togashi, Tomosa Murata, Minoru Shiraishi
as Gaara of The Desert (voice) · Voice
Netflix · Included+1
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are executing their mission of delivering a lost pet to a certain village. However, right in the midst of things, troops led by the mysterious knight, Temujin, attack them. In the violent battle, the three become separated. Temujin challenges Naruto to a fight and at the end of the fierce battle, both fall together from a high cliff...
Dir. Hirotsugu Kawasaki · With Junko Takeuchi, Chie Nakamura, Gaamon Kai
Twenty years ago, Shokichi Komachi was part of the Bugs 2 mission to Mars that discovered Terra Formars, human-cockroach hybrids that resulted from a terraforming accident. Shokichi was one of only two survivors. Now, the AE virus that came from Mars is raging wildly on earth. Shokichi boards the spacecraft Annex 1 to go back to Mars to find a sample in order to create a vaccine. They will face an unanticipated accident, a multinational conspiracy, and even more advanced Terra Formars.
Dir. Hiroshi Hamasaki · With Akira Ishida, Kaito Ishikawa, Daisuke Ono
One day, New York City as we know it vanished overnight into a mysterious fog. Now known as Hellsalem's Lot, it has become a place where another world beyond imagining is connected to our reality. The balance within this new world is protected by a secret society known as Libra. Leo, a journalist and photographer who arrives in the city, is unexpectedly recruited to join their ranks.
With Kazuya Nakai, Rikiya Koyama, Daisuke Sakaguchi
Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.
Dir. Jumpei Mizusaki · With Koichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Rie Kugimiya
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