
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…
Drama • Series • 2017 • 1 season
Starring: Osamu Mukai, Takumi Saitoh, Kotaro Koizumi

S1 E1 - Episode 1
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.
Jul 9, 2017 • 50m

S1 E2 - Episode 2
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.
Jul 16, 2017 • 48m

S1 E3 - Episode 3
Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
Jul 23, 2017 • 49m

S1 E4 - Episode 4
Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
Jul 30, 2017 • 50m

S1 E5 - Episode 5
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.
Aug 6, 2017 • 50m

S1 E6 - Episode 6
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.
Aug 13, 2017 • 50m

S1 E7 - Episode 7
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.
Aug 20, 2017 • 50m

S1 E8 - Episode 8
Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
Aug 27, 2017 • 50m

S1 E9 - Episode 9
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.
Sep 3, 2017 • 54m
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Akira and Akira
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.
Drama • TV Series • 2017
