Where to watch Akira Maeda in the UK
Find every Akira Maeda film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 11 May 2026.
Akira Maeda (born in 1959 as Go Il-myeong) is a former Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, and promoter, best known as one of the pioneers of shoot-style wrestling, which aimed to bring a more realistic and combat-oriented approach to pro wrestling in Japan. He began his career with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 1978 after gaining attention in karate. He wrestled in the UK under the name Kwik-kik-Lee and had a short stint in WWF in 1984, where he won an international title. That same year, he co-founded the first UWF, but left due to creative conflicts with Satoru Sayama (Tige…
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- Lycoris Recoil (2022) Key Animation
- WWE Old School (1973) as Akira Maeda
- The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985) as Pro-wrestler (UWF)
- Waru (2006) Cast
- Yawara! (1989) Cast
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Most-watched Akira Maeda films currently: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985), Waru (2006), Yawara! (1989).
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Selected TV credits: Lycoris Recoil (2022), WWE Old School (1973).
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