Ep. 17: Akagi secures victory through strategic discards while Washizu observes his genius
Aired on January 25, 2006
Akagi wins one million yen from Washizu’s previous riichi, followed by a victory against Yasuoka’s discard. The match focuses on Washizu and Akagi. Washizu retaliates by winning off his henchman’s discard. Akagi then makes dangerous discards, prompting Washizu to identify his henchman as the "second pond," implying all henchman’s tiles are safe. Despite this, Washizu draws his winning tile, resulting in Akagi losing 400 ccs of blood. In the subsequent round, Akagi wins using Washizu’s discard, a risky maneuver that further impresses Washizu with his skill.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Akagi manipulates Urabe into discarding a winning tile using psychological tactics
- Ep. 14 · Yasuoka recruits Akagi to hunt a mahjong-playing serial killer targeting yakuza members.
- Ep. 15 · Akagi plays a high-stakes mahjong game against a corrupt police officer murderer.
- Ep. 16 · Akagi raises stakes in high-stakes mahjong match against Washizu
- Ep. 17 · Akagi secures victory through strategic discards while Washizu observes his genius
- Ep. 18 · Washizu faces defeat in the south round after dealing into Akagi's riichi hand.
- Ep. 19 · The Demon's Confusion During the Final Hand of the First Round
- Ep. 20 · Akagi demands cash winnings instead of blood, risking instant death if Washizu scores mangan.
- Ep. 21 · Akagi faces Washizu's hon'itsu hand despite a 9200 point deficit