Akagi (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2015, Akagi is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Akagi stars Kanata Hongo as Shigeru Akagi(赤木 しげる), Masahiko Tsugawa as Iwao Washizu(鷲巣 巌), Yoji Tanaka as Takeshi Ogi(仰木 武司) and Satoshi Jinbo as Yasuoka(安岡).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Akagi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akagi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akagi tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akagi (2015)?
- In US, Akagi is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akagi worth watching?
- Akagi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akagi?
- Akagi stars Kanata Hongo, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yoji Tanaka and Satoshi Jinbo.
- When was Akagi released?
- Akagi was released in 2015.