Akira and Akira

A slow, serious corporate drama about rivalry and ambition, played with restrained intensity and a steady sense of mounting pressure.

Created by

Toshiyuki Mizutani

Genres

Drama

Starring

Osamu Mukai, Takumi Saitoh, Kotaro Koizumi

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, class, power, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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