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Akira and Akira

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S1 E9

Sunday, September 3, 2017

About Akira and Akira

Akira and Akira is a drama TV series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on July 9, 2017. It has 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 9, aired on September 3, 2017.

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.

Drama

Last updated September 15, 2026

Episodes

9 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2017 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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.

Akira and Akira Season 1 release dates →

E9

9. Episode 9

Finale 9 years ago

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.
E8

8. Episode 8

9 years ago

Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
E7

7. Episode 7

9 years ago

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.
E6

6. Episode 6

9 years ago

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.
E5

5. Episode 5

9 years ago

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.
E4

4. Episode 4

9 years ago

Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
E3

3. Episode 3

9 years ago

Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
E2

2. Episode 2

9 years ago

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.
E1

1. Episode 1

9 years ago

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.

Cast & crew

Takaya Kamikawa
Kazuyuki Aijima

Naomi Kojima
Kisuke Iida

Nozaki
Satoru Matsuo

Hiromichi Tomono
Fuju Kamio

Akira Yamazaki (Young)
Anna Yamada

Ai Kitamura (Young)
Toru Nomaguchi

Tokuda
Tomoharu Hasegawa

Takeshi Kudo
Masato Irie
Masahiro Toda
Shingo Tsurumi
Mantaro Koichi
Yoichi Nukumizu

Akira and Akira FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Akira and Akira?

Akira and Akira has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 3, 2017.

When did the latest episode of Akira and Akira come out?

The most recent episode of Akira and Akira, Season 1 Episode 9, aired on September 3, 2017.

How many seasons of Akira and Akira are there?

Akira and Akira has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.

When did Akira and Akira first air?

Akira and Akira first aired on WOWOW Prime on July 9, 2017.

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Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: July 9, 2017
Last aired: September 3, 2017
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: WOWOW Prime
Episode length: 50 min
Language: Japanese
Country: JP

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9. Episode 9

8. Episode 8

7. Episode 7

6. Episode 6

5. Episode 5

4. Episode 4

3. Episode 3

2. Episode 2

1. Episode 1