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Sep 25, 2019
Mixed Feelings
If you're somehow stumbling on this anime, chances are, you're a fan of Kaiji and gambling anime all along. But let me tell you, if you're expecting a real gamble game where people actually outsmarting each other, especially in Mahjong game like Akagi. I'm sorry to disappoint you, it's not.

There are certain type of people who can not live outside the world of gambling and our main protagonist Tetsuya is one of those poor souls. What's saving him is that he's an extremely good gambler, someone who can always cheat his way out of danger. As we follow along the story witnessing the exciting life of the legendary gambler Kid Tetsu.

I'm actually very upset with the fact that this show's main appeal in gambling is very lackluster. They made gamblers look like completely cheaters with no honors and love. But most importantly, the thrilling I got while watching something like Kaiji is not there. It's not a true gambling game where lives are put on the line. And most of the time, Mahjong is treated as a side element to embrace the point they tried to achieve since the beginning so watching them playing the game is not anything fun like for examples: Saki.

As this is mostly a plot-driven anime. The characters are developed that much, most of them are treated as plot devices to keep the story progressing. Except for the fact that they're likable, there's really not much to talk about.

The animation is average, both the quality and the art style. The style you would consider something great in the 80s in the likes of Ashita no Joe or Ippo.

If you really wanna watch an gambling anime about Mahjong, watch Akagi. If you want a more modern one, watch Saki. If you want a pure gambling show, watch Kaiji or Kakegurui. Do not watch this anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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