In the mood to watch Akagi from the comfort of your couch? Akagi is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in the US.
Here are a few key details about the BS SKY PerfecTV! series. Originally premiering July 18th, 2015, "Akagi" stars Kanata Hongo, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yoji Tanaka, Satoshi Jinbo. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 70/100 rating on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 3 registered users.
Curious about the story? Here’s the plot: "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."
