The continuation of the Kaiji series, picking up immediately after the end of One Poker Hen.... more>>

One Poker has been concluded, with Kaiji emerging victorious and claiming the 2.4 billion yen prize. But a new problem arises soon after: how can the Asian Trio take it with them and escape from Kazuya's Black Suits gathered right outside the entrance of the warehouse?

The 6th part of the Kaiji series. <<less

Japan, 1995. After graduating from high school, Itou Kaiji moves to Tokyo to get a job, but fails to find steady employment because the country is mired in its first recession since World War II. Depressed, he festers in his apartment, wasting the day away with cheap pranks, gambles, liquor and cigarettes.... more>>

This goes on for two years until he's paid an unexpected visit by a man named Endou, who wants to collect an outstanding debt owed to him in Kaiji's name. Endou gives Kaiji two options: either spend ten years repaying the money, or board the gambling ship Espoir (French for "hope" ), and stand a chance to clear the debt in one night. Using a con, Endou pressures Kaiji into accepting the latter option, believing he will never return alive.

The Kaiji series currently consists of six parts:

1. Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji

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Chapter 0 is a non-canon one-shot called "Kaiji Gaiden". <<less

Japan has entered a new era called "Reiwa", after moving past the Heisei Era on April 30th 2019.... more>>

It is in this era, past the time of people like the legendary Akagi Shigeru and others like him who gambled on mahjong for a living, that a new gambler has arisen known only as "Yami-ma no Mamiya", which in English might translate to "Mamiya of Mahjong's Darkness". <<less

The story revolves around Kudo Gai, a mischievous 13-year-old all alone in the world. He despises his classmates who live by their free will, although... more>> supported by parents, but taking it for granted. Gai soon finds out he is contradicting himself for he is being raised at an orphanage and makes an attempt for independence. His actions land him in trouble, whereupon he is framed for murder and sent to a place in an unknown location called the 'human institute'. <<less

44 years old and still unmarried, construction worker Kurosawa wants nothing more than a little respect from his co-workers...and some popularity wouldn't hurt either. Unfortunately,... more>> Kurosawa's awkwardness and lack of social aptitude causes any attempts he makes to that effect to fail miserably time and again. But one day, his already bad luck takes a sudden turn for the worse. <<less

A Genius who Fell into darkness. The God of the Underworld. ... more>>

Akagi runs from a game of chicken where he almost died, to a Mahjong parlour where a man loses all his money to the yakuza. Akagi, who is only thirteen, tells the loser that his game needs improvement (although Akagi himself has never played before). Akagi replaces him in the game, and so a legend is born.

When the police come to check on the place to see if the kid that ran from the game of chicken is there the yakuza deny that Akagi was involved. In the end the policeman invites Akagi to a much more organized Mahjong game and from there, the legend of the Genius who Fell into Darkness continues to grow. <<less

After Kaiji's showdown with Chairman Hyoudou at the Starside Hotel, he's forced into labour at an underground mine. With his meagre daily wage, he'll be working for decades to repay his debt unless he does something about his miserable situation. ... more>>

Kaiji decides to wager his earnings in an underground dice game for a ticket to get out of the mine for a limited period of time. But even if he surfaces, he only has one chance to win it big: by challenging the unbeatable pachinko machine nicknamed "The Bog."

The 2nd part of the Kaiji series.

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2. Tobaku Hakairoku Kaiji

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After being knocked into a coma for the past 8 years due to the events of the previous series, Kurosawa slowly wakes up from his... more>> coma much to the shock of the doctors around him. Can he make the most of this second chance at life he's been given? <<less

A direct sequel to Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji.... more>>

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Kaiji and Kazuya face off against each other in a high-stakes game of "One Poker," a modified version of standard poker. Kazuya sets forth a gamble of 2,000,000,000 yen! How will Kaiji survive?!... more>>

The 5th part of the Kaiji series.

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5. Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - One Poker Hen

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Ukai Rei (aka Zero, which is Rei in Japanese) saves three troubled teens from a Suicide Website, and together they choose to work as modern-day 'Robin Hoods' of society. However, Rei's friends are caught by an underworld gang whose heist the group had foiled. In order to rescue them, Rei is forced to enter a gambling competition hosted by a rich, rotten old man who is looking for a talented gambler to be his rep player in an upcoming gambling tournament for millionaires from all over the world. The reward money? 100 BILLION YEN.... more>>

Note - This story is directly continued in its sequel. <<less

Ten is a friendly guy who happens to be good at Mahjong. Or, more appropriately, good at cheating at Mahjong. If someone is betting on... more>> a Mahjong game and ends up in a pinch, they call Ten to win for them. He always does, and because he understands how frustrating it is, always has the courtesy to give the people he cheats against a chance to beat him up. With his friends Hiroyuki, Ken, Akagi, and others, he eventually decides to take on something much bigger than cheating in small gambles. <<less

This manga describes the dealings of "Gin-ou" and his associates in the underbelly of society, where shady dealings with stock speculators and politicians is the... more>> norm. <<less

This is part 2 of Gambling Emperor Legend Zero, picking up a few years after the cliffhanger ending of part 1.

Commissioned as part of a 2014 government anti-drug program. Specifically, on synthetic marijuana.

A collection of short mahjong-centric stories by Fukumoto Nobuyuki.

In a systematized society where self-interest and public facades run rampant, one man stands against it all. This is a human drama about Shintarou, a... more>> man who strives to live an honest and simple "truth." <<less

Katagiri Yuuji is a divorced, single, lazy gambling addict whose only real activity is playing Pachinko. He does it well enough to get by, but... more>> his life is more or less empty... until a young girl named Miura Satomi appears, who is a big fan of his. A classic story by Fukumoto about Pachinko, attraction, and the thrill of gambling. <<less

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Watanabe Yuuichi, also known as Pen-chan, loves mahjong. It's just too bad that he's not very good at it. Follow Pen-chan's wins and losses (mostly... more>> losses) in a series of short tales about his friends, family, co-workers, and local yakuza until the final conclusion where Pen-chan makes the biggest gamble of his life... <<less

A collection of short stories.... more>>

V.1 - Ano Hito no Trumpet

1. Akahana

2. Oyaji no Oyaji

3. Kazumi to Genkotsu

4. Masami

5. Sensei, Ogenki Desu ka!

6. Chiba-ken no Sora

7. Enma-sensei

8. Ano Hito no Trumpet

V.2 - Hoshi Furu Yoru ni

1. Hoshi Furu Yoru ni (The Night the Stars Fall)

2. Summer Christmas

3. Gin to Gon

4. Jinan no Blues

5-8. Gamera 35

V.3 - Mae e...!!

1. Ashita e no Tee Shot

2. Bunker Shot

3. Kuro Mamushi

4. Tackle Daishou

5. Warawazu Onihei

6. Utteyo Chuu-chan! (Yakan Chuugaku Hen)

7. Mugi - Icchokusen <<less

Winner of the Outstanding New Author award in the 7th Chiba Tetsuya Awards and Fukumoto Nobuyuki's very first award is about a rowdy, alcoholic high... more>> schooler who finds love in a childhood friend. <<less

Tenma is a Middle Schooler who loves playing Mahjong. He doesn't know exactly why, but the freedom it brings him fills his chest with pride. One day, his friends run into some trouble with University Students from Kantou, and it's up to Tenma to save the day!... more>>

It also has 1 Volume (Collector's Edition) called "Tetsu to Tenma" (Including "Atsuize! Tenma" and "Burai na kaze Tetsu" in a single volume). <<less

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