Ep. 21: Akagi faces Washizu's hon'itsu hand despite a 9200 point deficit
Aired on February 22, 2006
A 9200 point gap separates Akagi from Washizu, who initiates a meld call on the Hatsu tile to pursue a hon'itsu hand. By securing the Xia dora tile, Washizu aims to complete a haneman combination featuring hon'itsu, hatsu, and three dora tiles. Survival dictates that Akagi must maintain his standing above Washizu, as falling behind results in certain death. In the same round, Akagi reaches tenpai, but his remaining extra tile is identified as Xia, complicating his defensive position against Washizu's aggressive strategy.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Akagi headbutts a tile to secure a massive win and explains his refusal to transfuse blood
- Ep. 23 · The third mahjong round commences with Washizu believing killing Akagi brings him to his peak.
- Ep. 24 · Washizu's hand becomes six dora tiles for a potential self-drawn dealer baiman win against Akagi.
- Ep. 25 · Washizu's hand becomes 12 dora tiles risking 1600cc blood loss for Akagi