A wealthy old man and one of the most powerful people in Japan, thanks to shady dealings and consultations he performed in Japan's post-war period. Now, fearful of his encroaching death, he uses his money to tempt people - especially young men - to bet their lives on the chance to win a large amount of money. They do this in the form of Washizu Mahjong, in which translucent glass tiles replace most of the original tiles, leading to a much more psychological game based around bluffing and manipulating your opponent. Washizu is in possession of a tremendous supply of luck, something that, along with his cunning, resourceful, and stubborn nature, makes him a worthy opponent for Akagi, who is sent in to defeat and bankrupt him in one final game of Washizu Mahjong.

While mahjong is a game that is often played with family and friends, it is also a game that is played in the darkest corners of society. Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated a debt of over three million yen. In a last-ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death.
 
When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural-born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

__Birth Place:__ Naha, Okinawa, Japan
__Height:__ 176cm

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While mahjong is a game that is often played with family and friends, it is also a game that is played in the darkest corners of society. Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death. 
When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.

A spin-off of the manga Akagi depicting Washizu Iwao in the pre- and early post-war period.

Collection of short comedic Akagi parodies from a number of artists, including Washizu-sama to Yukai na Nakama-tachi by CLAMP that was used to advertise the release of Washizu -Enma no Touhai-. 
3. Washizu-sama to Yukai na Nakama-tachi 
A one-shot from the female art team CLAMP featuring Washizu Iwao from the gambling manga Akagi as part of a promotion for the new Washizu manga.

A tribute manga book to the author Nobuyuki Fukumoto with the cooperation of Fukumoto himself. All characters shown in this series are from previous manga Fukumoto has published.

PVs for the game Mahjong Soul.
 
1. 雀魂CM　アニメ版 (2020 June 22) 
2. 雀魂-じゃんたま- 2周年記念アニメPV (2021 June 20) 
3. 雀魂-じゃんたま- アカギコラボ記念アニメPV (2021 October 26) 
4. 雀魂-じゃんたま- コードギアスコラボ記念アニメPV (2023 April 23) 
5. 雀魂-じゃんたま-プリズマイリヤコラボ記念アニメPV (2023 November 8)

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