TV Series
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20171 Season9 EpisodesEndedAkira and Akira
Drama
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.
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Season 1
9 EpisodesAt 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.
EP 01
01.Episode 1
50m
2017-07-09
01.Episode 1
50m
Aired 2017-07-09
A rivalry erupts between Kaido and Yamazaki as they work on a financing project for a bank. Little do they know of the harsh fate that awaits them.
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EP 02
02.Episode 2
48m
2017-07-16
02.Episode 2
48m
Aired 2017-07-16
After investing 3 billion yen into a drug company, Kaido is asked for an additional 500 million. Later, a factory head asks Yamazaki for financing.
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EP 03
03.Episode 3
49m
2017-07-23
03.Episode 3
49m
Aired 2017-07-23
Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
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EP 04
04.Episode 4
50m
2017-07-30
04.Episode 4
50m
Aired 2017-07-30
Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
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EP 05
05.Episode 5
50m
2017-08-06
05.Episode 5
50m
Aired 2017-08-06
To finance a resort, two companies in the shipping conglomerate decide to switch banks. Kaido voices his concerns about a new venture with his uncles.
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EP 06
06.Episode 6
50m
2017-08-13
06.Episode 6
50m
Aired 2017-08-13
When Kazuma gets ill and collapses, the shipping company is unable to select a new leader. Meanwhile, Kaido's uncles devise a plan to get more power.
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EP 07
07.Episode 7
50m
2017-08-20
07.Episode 7
50m
Aired 2017-08-20
Ryoma is chosen to lead the company. As work on the resort begins, Yamazaki and Mizushima discover he’s signed an outrageous contract with his uncles.
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EP 08
08.Episode 8
50m
2017-08-27
08.Episode 8
50m
Aired 2017-08-27
Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
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EP 09
09.Episode 9
54m
2017-09-03
09.Episode 9
54m
Aired 2017-09-03
Yamazaki is turned away by Dainichi Beer, while several deals fall apart under Kaido. Tensions on both sides rise as the two Akira's finally face off.
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