Akira and Akira - Season 1

Akira and Akira - Season 1

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.
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Episodes9
DatesJul 9, 2017 - Sep 3, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 160 min

Episode 1

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.
Jul 9, 2017
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

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.
Jul 16, 2017
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

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.
Jul 23, 2017
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 460 min

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.
Jul 30, 2017
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 560 min

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
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 660 min

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
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 760 min

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
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 860 min

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
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 960 min

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.
Sep 3, 2017

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