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Akira and Akira

TV series

Akira and Akira

7/ 10· 1201750 min1 season · 9 episodes
Drama

The story begins in April 1986 and is set during the days of the bubble economy. Kaidou Akira comes from a wealthy background and is the heir of a large company Tokai Yuusen. On the other hand, his genius classmate from the University of Tokyo, Yamazaki Akira had a tough life due to the bankruptcy of his father's company and having to run away from creditors but overcomes the odds to graduatefrom the top-notch school. The two are employed at the same bank and get caught in a battle lasting over 10 years which causes upheavals in their lives.

Created by
Toshiyuki Mizutani

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

9 episodesJuly 9, 2017
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At the height of the bubble economy, two bank employees compete to reach the top in a 10-year rivalry. It doesn't help that they share the same name.

  1. S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Jul 9, 201750 min

    A rivalry erupts between Kaido and Yamazaki as they work on a financing project for a bank. Little do they know of the harsh fate that awaits them.

  2. S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Jul 16, 201748 min

    After investing 3 billion yen into a drug company, Kaido is asked for an additional 500 million. Later, a factory head asks Yamazaki for financing.

  3. S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Jul 23, 201749 min

    Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.

  4. S1 E4

    Episode 4

    Jul 30, 201750 min

    Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.

  5. S1 E5

    Episode 5

    Aug 6, 201750 min

    To finance a resort, two companies in the shipping conglomerate decide to switch banks. Kaido voices his concerns about a new venture with his uncles.

  6. S1 E6

    Episode 6

    Aug 13, 201750 min

    When Kazuma gets ill and collapses, the shipping company is unable to select a new leader. Meanwhile, Kaido's uncles devise a plan to get more power.

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How many seasons of Akira and Akira are there?
Akira and Akira has 1 season and 9 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Akira and Akira?
Akira and Akira has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 3, 2017.
Who stars in Akira and Akira?
Akira and Akira stars Osamu Mukai, Takumi Saitoh, Kotaro Koizumi, Miori Takimoto, Kento Kaku.

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