Akagi (2005)

Synopsis

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.

Series Information

First Aired

2005

Last Aired

2006

Seasons

1

Episodes

26

Episode Length

24 min

Genre

Animation, Drama

Network

Nippon TV

Status

Ended

Rating

7.7 / 10 (24 votes)

Top Cast

Masato Hagiwara

Akagi (voice)

Toru Furuya

Narrator (voice)

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