Series synopsis
Akagi, also known as アカギ is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on BS SKY PerfecTV! on July 18, 2015. It ended on September 19, 2015. It stars Kanata Hongo, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yoji Tanaka and Satoshi Jinbo.
Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death.
When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teac ...
Premise
Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death.
When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kanata Hongo as Shigeru Akagi（赤木 しげる）
- Masahiko Tsugawa as Iwao Washizu（鷲巣 巌）
- Yoji Tanaka as Takeshi Ogi（仰木 武司）
- Satoshi Jinbo as Yasuoka（安岡）
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 18, 2015 | September 19, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 0 | October 13, 2017 | November 10, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 0 | May 25, 2018 | June 8, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Once there was a man said to be "The Legendary Mahjong Player". His name was Akagi Shigeru. His genius was awakened the first time he played, leading him to defeat a rep player for the yakuza that night. After that night, he went on to defeat player after player, shaking up the entire underworld. |
July 18, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Akagi wagers his lifeblood, Washizu his money in this crazed match of Washizu Mahjong. In the East Hand 4 of Game 1, Washizu wins a mangan hand with tsumo and two doras. Akagi pays 4,000 points and the bonus payment of 400cc of blood are drawn. This was the first time blood was drawn in Washizu's vampire mahjong. |
July 25, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 1, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 13, 2017 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 20, 2017 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 25, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 1, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 8, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BS SKY PerfecTV! |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2015 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |