Akira and Akira

アキラとあきら

2017 · Ended · 1 season · 9 episodes · Drama · Japan

Channel WOWOW Prime · Starring Osamu Mukai, Takumi Saitoh, Kotaro Koizumi

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.
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Episodes

9 episodes · July 2017 – September 2017
  1. Episode 1: Episode 1July 9, 2017 · 50 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. Episode 2: Episode 2July 16, 2017 · 48 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. Episode 3: Episode 3July 23, 2017 · 49 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. Episode 4: Episode 4July 30, 2017 · 50 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. Episode 5: Episode 5August 6, 2017 · 50 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. Episode 6: Episode 6August 13, 2017 · 50 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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  1. Episode 7: Episode 7August 20, 2017 · 50 min
    Ryoma is chosen to lead the company. As work on the resort begins, Yamazaki and Mizushima discover he’s signed an outrageous contract with his uncles.
  2. Episode 8: Episode 8August 27, 2017 · 50 min
    Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
  3. Episode 9: Episode 9September 3, 2017 · 54 min
    Yamazaki is turned away by Dainichi Beer, while several deals fall apart under Kaido. Tensions on both sides rise as the two Akira's finally face off.

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EPISODE LENGTH
50 minutes
FIRST AIRED
July 9, 2017
LAST AIRED
September 3, 2017
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
WOWOW, Tohan Kikaku

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