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Usogui

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Psychological , Thriller

There are gamblers out there who even bet their lives as ante. But to secure the integrity of these life-threatening gambles, a violent and powerful organization by the name of "Kakerou" referees these games as a neutral party. Follow Baku Madarame a.k.a. Usogui (The Lie Eater) as he gambles against maniacal opponents at games—such as Escape the Abandoned Building, Old Maid, and Hangman—to ultimately "out-gamble" and control the neutral organization of Kakerou itself.

Tags: Gambling , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Seinen , Crime , Anti-Hero , Death Game , Philosophy , Martial Arts , Memory Manipulation , Amnesia , Poker , Mafia , Tragedy , Gore , Terrorism , Fairy Tale , Guns

Akagi: Yami ni Oritatta Tensai

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Psychological

While mahjong is a game that is often played with family and friends, it is also a game that is played in the darkest corners of society. 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.



Tags: Mahjong , Gambling , Death Game , Philosophy , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Primarily Male Cast , Kaiju , Anti-Hero , Yakuza , Tsundere , Time Skip , Historical , Afterlife , Gods , Demons , Board Game

Ten: Tenhou-doori no Kaidanji

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological

Takashi Ten is living his life as a rep mahjong player. A kind person at heart, he also possesses an ingenious talent in mahjong. One day Ten meets Hiroyuki Igawa, a student player who 'plays by logic'. Hiroyuki is overwhelmed at Ten's playing style which involves anything besides logic, and soon becomes one of his close friends.

Being the rep player he is, Ten had to play against some Yakuza. The chance of victory seemed to be on Ten's side, but then the yakuza decide to call their secret weapon, a legendary rep player called...

Tags: Mahjong , Seinen , Gambling , Philosophy , Yakuza , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Time Skip , Primarily Male Cast , Kuudere , Suicide , Tragedy , Amnesia , Poker , Board Game , Golf

Death Pie

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Psychological

Gambling. Mahjong. Death. These are the themes of this fast-paced, undercover-agent-style manga where outrageous life-or-death gambles are made daily occurrences and insurmountable odds are overcome. The most hardcore, action-packed mahjong manga you will ever see.

Note: Includes Nana-chan Scrambles! oneshot.

Tags: Mahjong , Seinen , Board Game

Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu

Also known as Mahjong Hishoden Naki no Ryuu.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Sports

Follow Ryuu as he plays mahjong with gangsters, crooks, and all sorts of dangerous people.

Tags: Mahjong , Gambling , Gangs , Male Protagonist , Board Game , Seinen