Toshiyuki Mizutani
Director
Akira and Akira (2017)
Season 1
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.
Released July 9, 2017
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
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Network: WOWOW Prime
S1E1 - Episode 1
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.
July 9, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
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.
July 16, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
July 23, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
July 30, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
Aug. 6, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
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.
Aug. 13, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
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.
Aug. 20, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
Aug. 27, 2017, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
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.
Sept. 3, 2017, midnight
Network: WOWOW Prime
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 451 min.
Released: July 9, 2017
Last Air Date: Sept. 3, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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