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Akagi Episode Ratings

Also known as: Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai

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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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Akagi

26 episodes
8.9

Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai

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E29.0
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E49.3
E59.0
E69.1
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E89.4
E99.5
E108.8
E119.2
E129.2
E139.0
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E159.1
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Ratings last updated: October 28, 2026

At a glance

Episodes
26
Franchise
1 part
Aired
Oct 5, 2005 – Mar 29, 2006
Average rating
8.9/10
Best episode
Episode 99.5“The Authenticity of Genius”

Best Akagi episodes

  1. Episode 9The Authenticity of Genius9.5
  2. Episode 7An Innocent Devil9.4
  3. Episode 8The Sign of Rebirth9.4
  4. Episode 4A True Outlaw9.3
  5. Episode 19The Confusion of the Demon9.3
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  1. Episode 21A Ray of Illusion9.2
  2. Episode 12The Magic of Coincidence9.2
  3. Episode 11The Foundation for Despair9.2
  4. Episode 25The Temptation of Murderous Intent9.2
  5. Episode 6The Picaro's Talent9.1

Lowest-rated Akagi episodes

  1. Episode 26Madness and Darkness and...7.8
  2. Episode 22The Shackles of Artifice7.9
  3. Episode 23The Power of Brute Luck8.1
  4. Episode 24The Will of the Demons8.3
  5. Episode 17The Proof of Genius8.6

Akagi Episode Rating Chart

This episode rating chart shows all 26 episodes of Akagi, based on MyAnimeList ratings. The average episode score is 8.9/10. The highest-rated episode is Episode 9 "The Authenticity of Genius" with a score of 9.5/10, while the lowest-rated is Episode 26 "Madness and Darkness and..." at 7.8/10. 24 of 26 episodes (92%) score 8.0 or above, placing them in the Great or higher tier on the AnimeGraphs rating scale.

Akagi episode list

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1The Genius Who Descended Into the DarknessOct 5, 20059.1
2The Awakening of TalentOct 12, 20059.0
3The Sinister SchemeOct 19, 20059.1
4A True OutlawOct 26, 20059.3
5The Treacherous Tse Ii MenNov 2, 20059.0
6The Picaro's TalentNov 9, 20059.1
7An Innocent DevilNov 16, 20059.4
8The Sign of RebirthNov 23, 20059.4
9The Authenticity of GeniusNov 30, 20059.5
10The Announcement of the CounterattackDec 7, 20058.8
11The Foundation for DespairDec 14, 20059.2
12The Magic of CoincidenceDec 21, 20059.2
13The Path of the StormJan 4, 20069.0
14A New Chapter of the RakshasaJan 4, 20068.8
15The Witching HourJan 11, 20069.1
16The Mahjong Game of DestructionJan 18, 20069.0
17The Proof of GeniusJan 25, 20068.6
18The Cursed TilesFeb 1, 20069.0
19The Confusion of the DemonFeb 8, 20069.3
20Hope and FollyFeb 15, 20068.9
21A Ray of IllusionFeb 22, 20069.2
22The Shackles of ArtificeMar 1, 20067.9
23The Power of Brute LuckMar 8, 20068.1
24The Will of the DemonsMar 15, 20068.3
25The Temptation of Murderous IntentMar 22, 20069.2
26Madness and Darkness and...Mar 29, 20067.8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Akagi have?

Akagi has 26 episodes.

What is the best Akagi episode?

The highest-rated Akagi episode is Episode 9 "The Authenticity of Genius" (9.5/10) on MyAnimeList, followed by Episode 7 "An Innocent Devil" (9.4/10) and Episode 8 "The Sign of Rebirth" (9.4/10).

What is the lowest-rated Akagi episode?

The lowest-rated Akagi episode is Episode 26 "Madness and Darkness and..." (7.8/10) on MyAnimeList.

What is the average episode rating for Akagi?

The average episode rating for Akagi is 8.9/10 across 26 rated episodes on MyAnimeList. 24 of them (92%) score 8.0 or above.