Akira and Akira - Season 1

First aired: 7/9/2017 9 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 7/9/2017

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.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 7/16/2017

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.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 7/23/2017

Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 7/30/2017

Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 8/6/2017

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.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 8/13/2017

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.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 8/20/2017

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.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 8/27/2017

Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 9/3/2017

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.