Akira and Akira

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2017-07-09

Last Air Date: 2017-09-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Networks: WOWOW Prime

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Top Cast

Osamu Mukai as N/A
Takumi Saitoh as N/A
Kotaro Koizumi as N/A
Miori Takimoto as N/A
Kento Kaku as N/A
Rena Tanaka as N/A
Kanro Morita as N/A
Kanji Ishimaru as N/A
Houka Kinoshita as N/A
Keisuke Horibe as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2017-07-09)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2017-07-16)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2017-07-23)

Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2017-07-30)

Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2017-08-06)

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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2017-08-13)

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.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2017-08-20)

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.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2017-08-27)

Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2017-09-03)

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.