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Alternative Titles:
Legend of Mahjong: Akagi
Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness
Tohai Densetu Akagi: Yamini Maiorita Tensai

Age Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Genres: drama, mahjong, psychological, sports.

Plot Summary: One stormy night, Nangou is playing a game of Mahjong with the local yakuza. Soon, he finds himself on a losing streak. If Nangou loses, he will have to pay with his life. Suddenly, a young teenaged boy, Akagi Shigeru, barges in, drenched from the rain. After watching a couple of games, he offers to replace the struggling Nangou. At that moment, a new legend was born. (Source: ANN).

Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 4, 2005 to Mar 28, 2006

Opening Song:
“Nantoka Nare” by Furuido
Ending Song:
“Akagi” by MAXIMUM THE HORMONE (eps 1-13)
“S.T.S.” by Animals (eps 14-26)