Plot summary
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.
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The first two episodes are a bit slow, but after that you can't stop. Great performances, though the finale feels rushed.
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Seasons
When is the new season of Akagi coming out?
Akagi ended in 2015 (1 season, 10 episodes). No new season has been announced.
How long does it take to watch Akagi?
Akagi has 10 episodes in total, about 60 minutes each. Watching it all takes roughly 10 hours; at two episodes a day you will finish in 5 days.
Crew
Cast
本郷奏多
Shigeru Akagi（赤木 しげる）
Masahiko Tsugawa
Iwao Washizu（鷲巣 巌）
Yoji Tanaka
Takeshi Ogi（仰木 武司）
Satoshi Jinbo
Yasuoka（安岡）
