Akagi
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
24 min per episode
2005 – 2006
Premiered: Wed, Oct 5, 2005
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Madness and Darkness and...”
Akagi's game of Washizu Mahong continues and having read the very thought process of Iwao Washizu, Akagi is able to capitalize on that by winning the next two sessions. Having lost a total of 1,400cc but gained a total of 313.5 million of Iwao's fortune, Akagi makes a compromise to continue this legendary match where the two wager their death and ruin.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuzo Sato
Nobuyuki Fukumoto, Hideo Takayashiki
Hideki Taniuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Yuzo Sato
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Akagi about?
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.
How many seasons does Akagi have?
Akagi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Akagi?
Key cast members in Akagi include Masato Hagiwara, Toru Furuya.
Who created or directed Akagi?
Akagi was developed and directed by Yuzo Sato.