Akagi
Series Overview
Akagi Shigeru is a young, white-haired mahjong genius. One summer in 1965, he ends up facing off against Washizu Iwao, Japan’s King of Darkness who has amassed enormous fortune and power, at the request of his acquaintance, the rogue detective Yasuoka. As the observer, Ogi Takeshi, a leader of the henchmen of Inada-gumi watches over them, mahjong with special rules called Washizu Mahjong begins. It is a life or death struggle with Akagi’s fresh blood and Washizu’s entire fortune at stake.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Sat, Jul 18, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hitoshi Iwamoto, Mitsuru Kubota
Nobuyuki Fukumoto
Hiroshi Ito, Jirō Komaki, Atsushi Osanai
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Iwamoto
Director
Mitsuru Kubota
Director
Hiroshi Ito
Producer
Atsushi Osanai
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akagi
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What is Akagi about?
Akagi Shigeru is a young, white-haired mahjong genius. One summer in 1965, he ends up facing off against Washizu Iwao, Japan’s King of Darkness who has amassed enormous fortune and power, at the request of his acquaintance, the rogue detective Yasuoka. As the observer, Ogi Takeshi, a leader of the henchmen of Inada-gumi watches over them, mahjong with special rules called Washizu Mahjong begins. It is a life or death struggle with Akagi’s fresh blood and Washizu’s entire fortune at stake.
How many seasons does Akagi have?
Akagi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Akagi?
Key cast members in Akagi include Kanata Hongo, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yoji Tanaka, Satoshi Jinbo.
Who created or directed Akagi?
Akagi was developed and directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto, Mitsuru Kubota.