Where to Watch Akagi Online

Need to watch "Akagi" on your TV or mobile device at home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or play the drama TV series via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription options – along with the availability of "Akagi" on each platform. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch "Akagi" right now, here are some finer points about the Nippon TV show.

Originally premiering October 5th, 2005, "Akagi" stars Masato Hagiwara, Toru Furuya. The series runs 1 season(s), and has a score of 80 (out of 100) on TMDB, which put together reviews from 20 respected people.

Want to know what the show's about? Here’s the plot: "Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death. When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend."

"Akagi" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on and Crunchyroll .