Joryu Tohaiden Aki

Joryu Tohaiden Aki

2017•1h 25m

Drama

Aki was practically born and raised in a mahjong parlor. At the age of 15, she goes to Tokyo during winter and although she is knocked around by the harshness of the big city, she is determined to survive by the one-and-only weapon she possesses: mahjong. However, standing in Aki's way are unscrupulous adults and the realities of city life.

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Production

Amusement Media Academy

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Natsumi Okamoto

Natsumi Okamoto

Aki Nikaido

Yuka Masuda

Yuka Masuda

Himawari Omokage

Erina Nakayama

Erina Nakayama

Rumi Nikaido

Nao Ayaki

Nao Ayaki

Reiko Omokage

Ryo Iwamatsu

Ryo Iwamatsu

Takeo Kojima

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