"Akagi" 2005

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Yuzo Sato
Cast:
Masato Hagiwara
Masato Hagiwara
Akagi (voice) 
Toru Furuya
Toru Furuya
Narrator (voice) 
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Also known as:
  • Akagi, le génie descendu dans les ténèbres
  • Mahjong Legend Akagi : The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness
  • The Legend of Mahjong : Akagi
  • Tōhai densetsu Akagi: Yami ni oritatta tensai
  • Touhai densetsu Akagi
  • Акагі, легенда маджонгу
  • 闘牌伝説アカギ
  • 闘牌伝説アカギ〜闇に舞い降りた天才〜