The legendary Akira returns, this time in an animated series Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune, created by Miho Sakai and Carlo Zen.
A spectacular adventure that revisits the most classic Japanese animation and the brutal spirit and rhythm of a gaunt future.
Enjoy it.
Release date
Mai 18
Where to watch Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune
The Cast
![](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iKKCPgKrNd4pJ0iBOC1SBZy2Y4Y.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Asami Seto / Yang Zihan
![](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hTYTl43IBpV0UZY788EqHE7VxHZ.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Tetsu Inada / John Doe
![](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/pSExEOVmjAujKUyJJJSxC1WEzOM.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Taito Ban / Akira Ihotsu
![](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/pTHZZTerlaIHXOJkIzodMr1cfH0.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Saki Fujita / Mimi Hatsune
Kenjiro Tsuda
Akari Kito
Kengo Kawanishi
Wataru Takagi
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Episode List
![A Diplomatic Mission](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/m1zhce6f92l05nWl0EjksaqDGXI.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
A Diplomatic Mission
After getting in some trouble, Akira gets approached by an enigmatic recruiter who tells him about the expendable foot soldiers known as Yakitori.
![Counterattack](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6US94NSRUUawa44EiYi61oIF8Jk.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Counterattack
Ten months ago, Tyrone Baxter, Erland Martonen, Amalia Schulz, Zihan Yang and Akira Ihotsu meet for the first time on Earth before launching to Mars.
![Harassment](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2f3PG6tjwcwCleKrhrnhzA1KPHa.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Harassment
The K321 unit heads into enemy territory to carry out their “harassment” mission while 10 months ago, back in the Kitchen, their training begins.
![Atrocity](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/8MLbhyEvNtFhYkpSmC9yKx1AQBM.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Atrocity
Back in the Kitchen, the K321 learn that their teamwork is lacking, and they find out that they’re being trained differently from everyone else.
![The Rear Guard](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/p5JEfNP9JBOqtXRyVKPfkDTzn2o.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
The Rear Guard
After their brutal counter-attack against the enemy, the K321 unit are left to put together their own escape plan. Akira has a risky idea.
![Yakitori](https://cdn.martincid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/zmBzICMEyeSU0Oy3TxLnRI5nilF.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1170&ssl=1)
Yakitori
After risking their lives for Shoren, the K321 unit are scapegoated and arrested. During their trial, Vasa Pupkin testifies as a witness.
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars