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Here are a few key details about the Nippon TV series. Originally premiering October 5th, 2005, "Akagi" stars Masato Hagiwara, Toru Furuya. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 80/100 rating on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 20 engaged users.
Looking for a quick plot summary? Here’s the plot: "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."
