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In the Midori Mahjong parlor, Nangou is trying to cancel his major debts by playing some Mahjong but this may be his unlucky day as he is losing badly. Just when the situation gets dire an unknown boy walks in on their game and with a simple word of advice and Nangou is able to survive. This may be the beginning of the legendary Shigeru Akagi who will shake the underworld. || In the Midori mahjong parlor, Nangou is trying to pay off his debts by playing mahjong but unfortunately, he`s losing badly. Just as the situation turns sour, a stranger wanders in on their game. After sharing a few wise words, Nangou is able to survive. This marks the beginning of a legend that will shake the underworld. Source: crunchyroll

On a stormy night, after winning his first hand of Mahjong, Akagi continues playing against Ryuzaki and his gang members, as he slowly awakens to his latent talents. Akagi quickly turns the tide in his favor and takes the lead, so Ryuzaki calls in his last resort, Rep player Yagi. || After winning his first hand of mahjong, Akagi continues playing against Ryuzaki and his gang members. As he is playing, he realizes his full talent and potential at mahjong. Akagi quickly turns the tide in his favor and takes the lead, so Ryuzaki calls in his last resort, rep player Yagi. Source: crunchyroll

The silent battle between Akagi and Yagi ensues and nothing else matters except whose judgement in their own actions wavers first. Yagi knows that he cannot beat Akagi fair so he uses a form of cheating called the "caterpillar" in order to utilize the genius Akagi's weakness. As soon as Akagi learns this fatal mistake he decides to counter by taking them for all they've got. || The silent battle of tiles continues between Akagi and Yagi and and their desire to win is higher than ever. Yagi resorts to cheating, using something called the "caterpillar" in order to take advantage of Akagi`s weakness. Akagi learns knows this is a trap and decides to counter them. Source: crunchyroll

It hasn't been long since Akagi's legendary victory in his first game of Mahjong and Yasuoka has already set up a match for him, in 3 days from now but Akagi wants more from him. He is called in by the gang he's supposed to play against and they want to make a deal but whilst there Akagi meets a mysterious blind man who will later be his opponent. || After Akagi won his first game of Mahjong, Yasuoka has already set up a match for him. It`s three days away but Akagi wants to play sooner. He is quickly called in ahead the rival gang he`s supposed to challenge and they want to make a deal however during the meeting, Akagi meets a mysterious blind man who turns out to be more than a stranger. Source: crunchyroll

It is the date for the rematch between Akagi and the Kawada group and now with the stakes so high, they decide to go with the blind Mahjong master Ichikawa as Akagi's opponent. The only problem is that Akagi hasn't arrived, so Nangou is forced to take his place. Akagi makes it just in time but he has a lot of points to cover if he's going to win this. Let the Tse Ii Men begin! || The rematch between Akagi and the Kawada group has begun! With the stakes higher than ever, the Kawada group decides to play their secret weapon, the blind mahjong master who reveals himself to be Ichikawa, as Akagi`s opponent. The only problem is that Akagi hasn`t arrived, so Nangou is forced to stand in his place. Akagi makes it just in the nick of time but he has a lot of ground to cover if he`s going to win this match. Source: crunchyroll

The match has turned into a one-on-one "Tse Ii Men" between Akagi and Ichikawa and due to Ichikawa's effective strategy; Akagi is beginning to feel the pressure. However just when Akagi is at near with only 5,000 points, he's surprisingly able to make a comeback. Nonetheless with Ichikawa playing defensively there seems to be no end to this game, so Akagi decides to win even through more dirty methods. || The match turns up the heat in a one vs. one "Tse Ii Men" between Akagi and Ichikawa! Ichiikawa`s strategy begins to take play as Akagi starts to feel the pressure. However, just as Akagi reaches 5,000 points, he makes a surprising comeback. Nonetheless, with Ichikawa playing a defensive strategy, it seems like an endless match, resulting Akagi to employ more "dirty" methods... Source: crunchyroll

Following the dirty stunt Akagi pulled, the game of Mahjong has turned into a sudden death with players left with only 10% of the points. With Ichikawa now using any means to achieve victory, Akagi must now turn the match in his favour but whose side will luck be on tonight? || After Akagi uses dirty tactics, this game of Mahjong has turned into a sudden death with only a few points remaining. Ichikawa will stop at nothing to win and Akagi will need more than luck tonight. Source: crunchyroll

6 years has past since Akagi's legendary Mahjong match against the Kawada group and Yasuoka has brought Akagi before them to demonstrate his skills. However there is something different about this Akagi from the one 6 years ago and it could be because he's a fake. So Ishikawa from the Kawada group enlist the help of Nangou to find the real Akagi. || Six years after Akagi won against the Kawada group, Yasuoka has brought Akagi before them to show his skills. During their meeting, something different about this Akagi... is he fake? Ishikawa from the Kawada group uses the help of Nangou to find the real Akagi. Source: crunchyroll

At the Kawada group's headquarters, the fake Akagi (Yukio Hirayama) and the genuine Akagi face off to demonstrate their skills. Akagi insults the impersonator, because of his reliance on his mathematical skills and excellent memory, and shows him just how frightful his talents are. Following this he then returns to his workplace to find his senpais swindling Osamu in a game of Mahjong. || At the Kawada group`s headquarters, the fake Akagi (Yukio Hirayama) and the real Akagi face each other in a battle of skill. The impostor Akagi shows the real Akagi just how skillful he is. Source: crunchyroll

After winning the life savings of Kawashima and co. Akagi is in a spot of trouble as they want revenge. Soon after that Akagi is called in to have a match with his impersonator but right after witnessing the match with the Fujisawa group Rep player Urabe. However there may not be a follow-up match. || After winning the life savings of Kawashima and co. Akagi soon hears that they are out for revenge. Soon after, Akagi is suddenly called in to battle against his impersonator but right after seeing a match with the Fujisawa group rep player Urabe. Source: crunchyroll

The Mahjong match between Urabe and the fake Akagi has been dragged on for long and the wager is now at 32 million. The boss of the Kawada group now realizes that the fake Akagi is missing something fundamental for a gambler and wants the real Akagi to play for him. However Akagi will only play under one condition and that is if Osamu plays first. || The mahjong match between Urabe and the fake Akagi has dragged on for so long that the wager is now at 32 million. The boss of the Kawada group now realizes that the fake Akagi is lacking something as a gambler and wants to switch him with the real Akagi instead. However Akagi will only play under one condition... let Osamu play first. Source: crunchyroll

The Mahjong match between Urabe and Akagi continues and Akagi is planning to finish this with a big hand. Luck also seems be on Akagi's side, as coincidence after coincidence keeps on occurring. || The match between Urabe and Akagi continues as Akagi is planning to finish this with a big hand. Source: crunchyroll

Akagi leaves the table on a single wait, after anticipating his win and everyone, especially Urabe, is astonished by his bold statement. To everyone's surprise Urabe did deal into Akagi's hand and he won by "Hai Tei (Dora 4)", but the Kawada boss calls him back later to find out how Akagi knew he would win. || Akagi leaves the table on a single wait. After anticipating his win, Urabe, is astonished by his bold statement. To everyone`s surprise Urabe did deal into Akagi`s hand and he won by "Hai Tei, Dora 4", but the Kawada boss calls him back later to find out how Akagi knew he would win. Source: crunchyroll

The Summer of 1965 is the date that marks the beginning. A young man's buried corpse was discovered in the Tama Mountains, with his death caused by shocked induced blood loss. The body is later identified by Yasuoka as Yukio Hirayama (Fake Akagi) and Yasuoka already has a thought lingering in his mind and decides to search for Akagi with his acquaintance Ohgi. At the same time, Akagi is at the Kurata group gambling house and he seems to have gotten himself in trouble. || The Summer of 1965 is the date that marks the beginning. A young man`s buried corpse was discovered in the Tama Mountains, with his death caused by shocked induced blood loss. The body is later identified by Yasuoka as Yukio Hirayama (Fake Akagi) and Yasuoka already has a thought lingering in his mind and decides to search for Akagi with his acquaintance Ohgi. At the same time, Akagi is at the Kurata group gambling house and he seems to have gotten himself in trouble. Source: crunchyroll

After saving Akagi from a meaningless death, Yasuoka and Ohgi want to put him up against monster whose been causing the recent string of mysterious deaths, in a high stakes game. The monster that he will go up against is Iwao Washizu and his background is revealed. After spending two weeks with the Inaba group Akagi finally receives the call for the match worth 20 million but there seems to be some frightening house rules put in place. || After saving Akagi`s life, Yasuoka and Ohgi want to put him up against a monster whose been causing the recent string of mysterious deaths, in a high stakes game. The "monster" that he will face is Iwao Washizu. After spending two weeks with the Inaba group, Akagi finally receives the call for the match worth 20 million but there seems to be some frightening house rules put in place. Source: crunchyroll

The gruesome Mahjong game between Iwao Washizu and Akagi is about to begin and with all the house rules put in place this could easily become a death match. However Akagi is not satisfied with the 20 million wager and request that Iwao increases it, tenfold. But it will take a lot to convince Iwao. || The mahjong game between Iwao Washizu and Akagi is about to commence and with the dangerous house rules put in place, this could easily go south at any moment. However Akagi is not satisfied with the 20 million wager and requests that Iwao increases it, tenfold. But it will take a lot to convince Iwao. Source: crunchyroll

The game of Washizu Mahjong has begun, where Akagi wagers 2,000cc of his own blood and Iwao Washizu wagers of his entire 500 million fortune. Akagi starts of by playing defensively to gain points but he soon learns that this tactic won't work in Washizu Mahjong. The harsh reality of this game, surfaces. || The game of Washizu Mahjong has begun, where Akagi has wagered 2,000cc of his own blood and Iwao Washizu wagers his entire 500 million fortune. Akagi starts off by playing defensively in an attempt to gain easy points but he soon learns that this tactic won`t work in Washizu Mahjong. Source: crunchyroll

After patiently waiting for an opportunity to arise, Iwao lets down his guard giving Akagi a chance to strike by calling a Tong, Chun, 1 Man and is looks to be in Ten Pai but will this bluff pass? Onto the 2nd sessions and Akagi goes into it without transfusing the 600cc of blood back into his body. What could he possibly be thinking? || Patience brings opportunity as Iwao lets down his guard giving Akagi a chance to strike by calling a East, Red Dragon, 1-character and is looks to be in ten pai but will it be enough? Akagi goes into it without transfusing the 600cc of blood back into his body. What could he possibly be thinking? Source: crunchyroll

Well into the 2nd session Akagi causes a massive upset to Iwao and has a chance to transfuse his lost blood but yet again he refuses, just to focus on taking Iwao's money. Nonetheless Akagi picks up the momentum and begins to dominate this session but when it comes to the final round, there's a single tile that proves to be a major obstacle. || Well into the second session, Akagi upsets Iwao and has a chance to transfuse his lost blood but yet again he refuses, focusing on Iwao`s enormous fortune. Nonetheless, Akagi picks up the momentum and begins to dominate, but by the final round there`s a single tile that proves to be a major obstacle. Source: crunchyroll

The 2nd session of Washizu Mahjong reaches its climax, as Suzuki receives the decisive "Xia" tile and everyone foresees Akagi's demise, except Akagi himself. Akagi eventually manages to deal his Xia tile and go into "Ten Pai". Even so Akagi knows that he is at a great disadvantage because he's on a single wait for a "1 Man"; on the other hand Iwao has a large number of possibilities in getting a "Hane Man" to overtake Akagi. || The second session of Washizu Mahjong climaxes as Suzuki receives the decisive West tile. It`s clear to everyone that Akagi will lose... except Akagi doesn`t see it that way. Akagi eventually puts down his West tile and goes into ten pai. Despite this, Akagi knows Iwao still has many opportunities to take him down. Source: crunchyroll

The 2nd session is over with Akagi's victory by baiting Iwao into dealing his winning tile allowing Akagi to "head bump". Akagi then explains the long process to Yasuoka and Ohgi, of how he managed to win in such a disadvantaged situation. Due the prior conditions, Iwao has a chance to back out of the match but will he take it? || The second session is over with Akagi`s victory. Due the prior conditions, Iwao has a chance to back out of the match but will he take it? Source: crunchyroll

The 3rd session has begun after Iwao Washizu chose to continue; Akagi has lost 1,000cc of blood and Iwao has lost 118.5 million of his fortune. Luck seems to be on Akagi's side, as he constantly gets favourable hands but this may not last long because Iwao seems to have natural born luck. || The third session has begun after Iwao Washizu chose to continue; Akagi has lost a considerable amount of blood and Iwao has lost an equal amount of his fortune. Yet again, luck is on Akagi`s side, as he constantly gets favorable hands... but this may not last long because Iwao seems to have natural born luck. Source: crunchyroll

Well into the 3rd session of Washizu Mahjong, Akagi seems to be near certain death yet again with Iwao Washizu being one draw away from a Tsumo "Hane Man" win. But Akagi's calmness in the face of death proves nerve-whacking to him and even with his hand evolving to a potential "Bai Man", Akagi doesn't even flinch. || The third session of Washizu Mahjong continues as Akagi seems to be losing a considerable amount of blood with Iwao Washizu being close to a Tsumo hane man win. But even in the face of death, Akagi doesn`t even flinch. Source: crunchyroll

Washizu Mahjong continues well into its 3rd session and Iwao Washizu is overflowing with such luck that allowed him to achieve the unbelievable Dora 12, to win by a dealer "Yaku Man" if only he draws the "1 Pin". It's as if he is possessed by something truly evil, yet Akagi still doesn't flinch in the face of death and gets a chance to make his comeback. || Washizu Mahjong continues well into its third session and Iwao Washizu is overflowing with luck, so much that its allowed him to achieve the almost impossible Dora 12. It`s almost as if something evil is possessing Iwao, yet Akagi still doesn`t flinch in the face of death and gets a chance to make his comeback. Source: crunchyroll

Akagi's game of Washizu Mahong continues and having read the very thought process of Iwao Washizu, Akagi is able to capitalize on that by winning the next two sessions. Having lost a total of 1,400cc but gained a total of 313.5 million of Iwao's fortune, Akagi makes a compromise to continue this legendary match where the two wager their death and ruin. || Akagi`s game of Washizu Mahjong continues. Akagi is able to win the next two sessions, despite having lost a considerable amount of blood but gained a total of 313.5 million of Iwao`s fortune. Akagi continues the match which will ultimately end in ruin Source: crunchyroll