Akagi

In the shadowy world of high-stakes mahjong, a desperate gambler's fate is intertwined with a mysterious young prodigy who challenges the mafia's dominance.

CHARACTERS

Shigeru Akagi

Legendary mahjong prodigy, Akagi's genius and ruthlessness make him a godlike, yet self-destructive gambler.

Portrayed by Hagiwara Masato

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Madhouse

Season

Fall 2005

Start Date

2005-10-02

End Date

2006-03-26

Episodes

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