

A Wind Named Amnesia
A wind has swept the Earth taking all the memories from everyone. No one knows who they are, how to speak, or how to use the tools of modern civilization. Two years later, a young man who has been re-educated travels across America on a mysterious journey.
Where to watch A Wind Named Amnesia in United States
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Where is A Wind Named Amnesia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Eternal Family | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Retrocrush, Cineverse | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About A Wind Named Amnesia
A Wind Named Amnesia is a 1990 Japanese-language animation, drama and science fiction film directed by Kazuo Yamazaki. The cast is led by Kazuki Yao, Keiko Toda, Kappei Yamaguchi. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
A Wind Named Amnesia was produced by Japan Home Video and Madhouse and made in Japan. It was released on December 22, 1990.
- Director
- Kazuo Yamazaki
- Writers
- Kazuo Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kenji Kurata
- Release date
- December 22, 1990
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Japan Home Video, Madhouse
A Wind Named Amnesia cast & crew
A Wind Named Amnesia was directed by Kazuo Yamazaki and written by Kazuo Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, and Kenji Kurata.
The cast features Kazuki Yao as Wataru (voice), Keiko Toda as Sophia (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Johnny (voice), Yuko Mita as Sue (voice), Daisuke Gori as Little John (voice), and Noriko Hidaka as Lisa (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hidenobu Takemoto.
Is A Wind Named Amnesia worth watching?
A Wind Named Amnesia holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 56 ratings, a more divisive animation films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and science fiction, A Wind Named Amnesia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Wind Named Amnesia
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Cast of A Wind Named Amnesia

Kazuki Yao
Wataru (voice)

Keiko Toda
Sophia (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi
Johnny (voice)

Yuko Mita
Sue (voice)

Daisuke Gori
Little John (voice)

Noriko Hidaka
Lisa (voice)

Osamu Saka
Simpson (voice)

Masaharu Sato
Guardian (voice)
A Wind Named Amnesia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Wind Named Amnesia in United States?
A Wind Named Amnesia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Eternal Family in United States.
▸Is A Wind Named Amnesia on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — A Wind Named Amnesia is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is A Wind Named Amnesia in?
A Wind Named Amnesia is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Wind Named Amnesia?
A Wind Named Amnesia runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is A Wind Named Amnesia rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 56 ratings.











