Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: WOWOW Prime
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Akira and Akira
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Osamu Mukai
Takumi Saitoh
Kotaro Koizumi
Miori Takimoto
Kento Kaku
Rena Tanaka
Kanro Morita
Kanji Ishimaru
Seasons
Season 1
9 Episodes • Aired 2017-07-09
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.