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Akagi - Zawa.. Zawa.. Anthology

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**Akagi - Zawa.. Zawa.. Anthology** ( アカギ ざわ・・ざわ・・アンソロジー *Akagi Zawa... Zawa... Anthology*) is a comedic anthology manga created in cooperation with various manga artists, based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto's mahjong manga, Akagi, and multiple other series in its universe. It was released August 10th, 2011, published by Takeshobo's Kindai Mahjong.

## List of Artists

* Akira Mitsumori
* CLAMP
* Hideki Oowada
* Hiroyuki Murata
* Itsumi Kirishima
* Jirou Maeda
* Keiichi Tanaka
* Keijirou Chou
* Koji Shinasaka
* Kurosuke Ito
* Lui Ohashi
* Makoto Itou
* Mari Koizumi
* Masahiko Kikuni
* Masakazu Ooi
* Masakazu Suzuki
* Masayuki Katayama
* Mikio Igarashi
* Noboru Takahashi
* Noriko Kuwata
* Norio Kanbara
* Rieko Saibara
* Rensuke Oshikiri
* Rin Tanaka
* Satoshi Karasuya
* Shinobu Kaitani
* Takayuki Mizushina
* Tenho Iwatani
* Tetsuya Koshiba
* Tony Takezaki
* Touko Shiwasu
* Tsuta Suzuki
* Yuka Santou
Gin to Kin Volume 3 (New Edition)

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Gin to Kin Volume 3 (New Edition) is the third volume of the "new edition" print run of Gin to Kin (series). It was first released August 29, 2014, and covers chapters 23 to 33 of Gin to Kin.

The new edition releases of Gin to Kin have different chapter counts than the original release and have no equivalent E-book release. They also have newly drawn artwork for their covers.
HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko Volume 5

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HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko Volume 5 is the fifth volume of HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko. It was first released January 26, 2013, and covers chapters 32 to 40.

## Chapter List

Note: Chapter name English translations for 32-35 provided by "FKMTkrazy".
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 9

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 9 is the ninth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released September 4, 2020, and covers chapters 64 to 71.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 地下で働きながら、地上で楽しみを模索する男、大槻班長！　釣り経験がないなら、熱海でサビキ釣り…！ どじょう未食なら、老舗専門店へGO…！ 良いことがあったら、ぶらり横丁飲み…！　歳を食っても見つけられる、新しい楽しみは…！ 『カイジ』スピンオフ第9巻！！
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

An alternate pattern version of volume 9's cover artThe line art for volume 9's cover artThe line art for the ice lolly in volume 9's cover artThe separate art assets of volume 9's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 13

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 13 is the thirteenth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released March 04, 2022, and covers chapters 96 to 103 with a bonus chapter at the end.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 光届かぬ地下で汗水流し、地上で休日を味わう男・大槻班長‥‥！　おでん屋台を自作‥‥！　仲間たちと怪談‥‥！
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> 果ては、ご飯のお供最強決定戦‥！　働いた後だからこそ、楽しいっ‥！　休日は‥！　『カイジ』の愉悦的スピンオフ第13巻！！
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

The line art for volume 13's cover artThe separate art assets of volume 13's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume doesn't have a counterpart cover in the Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa series, as Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa ended after 10 volumes
* This volume released at the same time as the 3rd volume of Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou. It seems if they were purchased together, they came with promotional stickers.
Kaiji Kawaguchi

**Kaiji Kawaguchi** (かわぐちかいじ (川口開治), *Kawaguchi Kaiji*) is a popular Japanese manga artist, born on July 27, 1948. He is notable for receiving the Kodansha Manga Award three times, along with the Shogakukan Manga Award throughout his career. Over the course of his time as a manga artist, he has illustrated two works authored by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, Seizon LifE, and Kokuhaku CONFESSION. He is best known for his works Eagle, and Zipzang.

## Relation to Nobuyuki Fukumoto's works

Artist for Seizon LifE and Kokuhaku CONFESSION.
Akagi - Yami ni Oritatta Tensai Volume 35

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The thirty-fifth volume released for the Akagi series.

## Trivia

* Since this book was released as the new, red cover edition by default, the classic black variety of cover was only available separately as a dust cover sheet. Because of this, the black version of the cover was limited and is now hard to get.
Gin to Kin Volume 2 (New Edition)

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Gin to Kin Volume 2 (New Edition) is the second volume of the "new edition" print run of Gin to Kin (series). It was first released July 28, 2014, and covers chapters 12 to 22 of Gin to Kin.

The new edition releases of Gin to Kin have different chapter counts than the original release and have no equivalent E-book release. They also have newly drawn artwork for their covers.
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 11

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 11 is the eleventh volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released May 05, 2021, and covers chapters 81 to 88.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 地下労働者にして、欲望の扱いが誰より上手い男、大槻班長‥！　糖質オフする奴にはネギ玉ライスを食わせ、
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> キャンプに行きたい奴には焚き火台を買わせる‥！　その欲望、小出しじゃ駄目っ‥！　ガマンし続ける現代人を解放する、愉悦的スピンオフ第１１巻！！
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

Alternate version with signageThe separate art assets of volume 11's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume is the first volume that doesn't have a counterpart cover in the Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa series, as Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa ended after 10 volumes
Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou Volume 1

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Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou Volume 1 is the first volume of Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou. It was first released July 20, 2021, and covers chapters 1 to 7.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 東京都‥‥板橋区大山‥‥！帝愛裏カジノ店長にして、悪魔的パチンコ台「沼」を作った麒麟児・一条聖也。後に、宿敵・伊藤カイジと死闘を繰り広げることになる一条にも、未だ燻り何者にもなれぬ青年時代があった‥‥！
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> 若者の夢‥希望‥絶望‥その全てを呑み込んできた“沼”‥‥「東京」を舞台にした、フリーター・一条と後輩・村上による1K６畳住まい、野望と困窮の上京物語‥‥！
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## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa and Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou.
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 10

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 10 is the tenth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released January 6, 2021, and covers chapters 72 to 80.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 地下で働き、地上で休むライフハッカー、大槻班長‥！　猛暑日には、いちごミルクかき氷からのビアガーデン‥！　急な雨の日は、公園の東屋で
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> 秘密基地気分の雨宿り‥！　外に出られない日は、無水カレーをたっぷり煮込む‥！　休日を誰より大切にする男の、愉悦的スピンオフ第１０巻！！
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

The line art for volume 10's cover artThe separate art assets of volume 10's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Sentido Kanji

El **Sentido Kanji**, o **Kanji Sense** en inglés, es una mecánica de juego de *Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice*.

Sekiro obtiene un "sentido" durante el combate que se representa con un símbolo sobre su cabeza. Por ejemplo, un gran símbolo rojo aparece para avisarnos de un gran ataque inminente por parte del enemigo, lo que nos permite prepararnos para contrarrestarlo.
Kurosawa (series)

**Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa** (最強伝説黒沢, *The Legend Of The Strongest Man Kurosawa*) is a manga series by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, with a combined focus on comedy, and themes based on life, or other philosophical ideas. It was published by Shogakukan in Big Comic Original, starting December 2002. The first part of the series, Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa, ended in September 2006, with the sequel series, Shin Kurosawa - Saikyou Densetsu, eventually starting on May 2013, and ending March 5th, 2020. The series would conclude with a total of 254 chapters.

### Plot

A 44 year old Kurosawa works at a construction company. He is single, friendless, and unrespected, forced to spend his days drinking, only able to tell a traffic control robot his woes. Eventually, he has enough, and decides to try and befriend his coworkers. But through that rocky venture, an encounter with some middle school punks completely changes his life’s direction.

## Parts

Kurosawa is a multi-sectioned story that is separated into two parts.

## Characters

* Kurosawa (黒沢 *Kurosawa*)
* Nakane Shuuhei (中根秀平 *Nakane Shuuhei*)
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 6

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 6 is the sixth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released July 5, 2019, and covers chapters 40 to 47.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 劣悪な地下で働きながら、「１日外出券」で地上を楽しみ尽くす鬼才･大槻班長‥‥！ 漫画が好きなら、朝まで語り尽くし‥‥初恋の苦みを思い出したら、朝まで飲み明かす‥‥！
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> 眠れない夜が来れば、コンビニでドカ食いし‥‥枕を濡らす夜が来れば、日本酒で行く所まで行く‥‥！ 自分を苛める現代人に捧ぐ、１日限りの贅の沢っ‥‥！ 『カイジ』の悪魔的スピンオフ、第６巻!!
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## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Tensei Hagiwara

**Tensei Hagiwara** (萩原天晴, *Hagiwara Tensei*) is a Japanese manga author, after writing one original work, he became the author of Kaiji related manga, Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa, Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou and Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou, in co-operation with Nobuyuki Fukumoto.

## Relation to Nobuyuki Fukumoto's works

Writer for the Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa, Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou, and Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou manga series'.
Gin to Kin Volume 10 (New Edition)

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Gin to Kin Volume 10 (New Edition) is the tenth and final volume of the "new edition" print run of Gin to Kin (series). It was first released March 28, 2015, and covers chapters 98 to 108 of Gin to Kin.

The new edition releases of Gin to Kin have different chapter counts than the original release and have no equivalent E-book release. They also have newly drawn artwork for their covers.
Shin Kurosawa - Saikyou Densetsu

**Shin Kurosawa - Saikyou Densetsu** (新・黒沢 最強伝説, *The New Kurosawa: Legend Of The Strongest Man*) is a manga series by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, with a focus on comedy. It is published by Shogakukan in Big Comic Original, starting May 2013, and is still in publication. It is preceded by Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa. On February 19th, 2020, it was announced that on March 5th, 2020, the series would reach its conclusion, ending on said date with a total of 164 chapters.

### Plot

8 years after his last battle, Kurosawa's friends have long sinced moved on after he fell into a long coma. Sitting in heaven, and depressed by his inability to date any women before his death, Kurosawa forces his body to awaken! However, unable to properly speak or move, he has entirely new problems to face before returning to the world. All he can do now is try and make the best of his second chance at life.

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

None yet.

None yet.
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen Volume 1

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The sixty-sixth volume released for the Kaiji series.

## Chapter List

Note: Chapter name English translations provided by "FKMTkrazy".

## Original Colour Cover Pages

Young Magazine 2017 - 39
(Chapter 256, 2017/08/28)Young Magazine 2017 - 46
(Chapter 261, 2017/10/16)
## Trivia

* Chapters 256 and 261 of this volume both had a colour cover page in their original magazine print
* The cover art for this volume was originally printed alongside chapter 284 in Young Magazine 2018 - 28 (released 11th June, 2018)
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - One Poker-Hen Volume 11

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The sixtieth volume released for the Kaiji series.

## Chapter List

Note: Chapter name English translations provided by "FKMTkrazy".

## Original Colour Cover Pages

Colour Kaiji5 Ch204.jpgYoung Magazine 2016 - 17 (Digital Release)
(Chapter 204, 2016/03/28)Young Magazine 2016 - 17
(Chapter 204, 2016/03/28)Young Magazine 2016 - 17
(Chapter 204, 2016/03/28)Young Magazine 2016 - 17
(Chapter 204, 2016/03/28)
## Trivia

* Chapter 204 of this volume had 20th Anniversary pages in it's original magazine print
* The cover art for this volume was originally printed alongside chapter 212 in Young Magazine 2016 - 29 (released 20th June, 2016)
Kokuhaku CONFESSION (series)

## Kokuhaku CONFESSION

**Kokuhaku CONFESSION** (告白～コンフェッション～ *Kokuhaku ~CONFESSION~*) is a manga written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto and drawn by Kaiji Kawaguchi. The series originally ran in Young Magazine Uppers in 2001 and is a single volume in length.

### Plot

2 guys stuck in a shack try to kill each other over murder

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* International Releases

### Other Releases

An Indonesian edition of Kokuhaku CONFESSIONS was published by "PT Elex Media Komputindo" in 2007 and an Italian edition of Kokuhaku CONFESSION was published by "Panini Comics" in 2015.

* Indonesian Release
* Italian Release
The World Over All

**Nathan Andersen** (Born June 2nd, 1960) is a Dimmensional professional wrestler and a Tarot Card Wrestler. He is also the deuteragonist in *International Mayhem Entertainment*, being the main rival of Star Blue.

He represents the Tarot Card **The World**.

## Trivia

* He Shares many similarities to that of A.J. Styles, mostly being the high-flying type of fighter and both are described to give pride to themselves.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Freezing**:
* **Autonomous Body Parts**:

#### Finishers

* **World Clash** (Inverted Belly to Back Slam)
* **Autonomous Forearm** (Springboard forearm smash)

#### Signature Moves

* **Ōnetsubyō** (Fireman's carry neckbreaker)
* **Calf Shutdown** (Calf lock with left foot)
* **All Over Everything** (Fireman's carry facebuster)

#### Rivals

* Star Blue
* Rogue Fire

### Battles

**The World Over All** •
Rogue Fire •
Manga Man •
Billy Erik •
Twin Tails •
Star Black •
Captain Rainbow •
Yang •
Yin •
Montana Daniels •
Mercedes Velez •
Arthur Gleen •
Alexa Erik •
Devorah •
Alam •
Sakra •
Troy Sullivan •
Big Steve •
Kayo Tempest •
Lance Justice •
Evan Tawfik •
Pearson Raymond •
Nikita Deborah •
Ivory Camille •
Werewolf •
Christmas Demon •
Mullins Myers •
Death •
Malika Saghira •
Spencer Abbott •
Leon Gabriel •
Brody Hacksaw •
Cross Roads •
Basham Norton •
Crestiennet •
Anglas Shamrock •
Jessica Quinn •
Rosea Corydon •
Azul Corydon •
Eva Taueu •
The Yin Yang •
The Nesh •
The Patrol •
The Otakus
Seizon LifE (series)

## Seizon LifE

**Seizon LifE** (生存～ＬｉｆＥ～ *Seizon ~ L i f E ~*) is a manga written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto and drawn by Kaiji Kawaguchi. The series originally ran in Young Magazine Uppers in 1999 and is 3 volumes in length.

### Plot

Father tries to find out how daughter is murdered before time runs out

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

French editions of the original volumes of Seizon LifE were published by "Panini France" in 2005. Italian editions were published by "Panini Comics" in 2014

* French Release
* Italian Release
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 12

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 12 is the twelfth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released September 06, 2021, and covers chapters 89 to 95. It also has a special one shot at the end which is a crossover between Hanchou and Ichijou.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 失敗続きの１日を、ハッピーに変える匠、大槻班長‥！　パチスロに負けた日にはフルーツパフェ‥！　親知らずを抜いた日にはクラムチャウダー…！
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> 青切符を切られた日には、ビアガーデンで飲み笑う‥！　気分が乗らないそんな時こそ、人生を楽しむ最大のチャンス‥！　愉悦的スピンオフ第12巻!!
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

Chapter 91's Colour PageThe separate art assets of volume 12's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume doesn't have a counterpart cover in the Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa series, as Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa ended after 10 volumes
Saitsuyo Densetsu Nakane (series)

**Saitsuyo Densetsu Nakane** (最強伝説 仲根, *Toughest Legend Nakane*) is a comedic spin-off of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa, the series is written by Kenji Yokoi, and illustrated by Kotoko Uehara, and Kazuya Arai, focusing on the Kurosawa character Nakane Shuuhei. It began publication by Shogakukun in Big Spirits Comics, starting December 6th, 2017 through April 18th, 2018. The series was on hiatus until January 1st, 2020, where a new first chapter was announced and released. The story since seems to have little relation to previous events, but has continued the volume count, implying the series may not be a reboot, despite the separation in story, and numbering of previous chapters.

### Plot

24 year old Shuuhei Nakane lives an empty life. After the loss of Kurosawa, he works hard selling deals, only to be told off by his managers who can't do the job as well as he can. After a depressing birthday party, Nakane suddenly discovers the tool to finding new meaning in his life, Instagram.

## Characters

* Nakane Shuuhei (中根秀平 *Nakane Shuuhei*)
* Takashi
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji

**Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji** (賭博堕天録カイジ *Gambling Outcast Kaiji*) is the third part of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji series. It was published by Kodansha in Weekly Young Magazine, starting in 2004, ending in 2008, with a total of 13 volumes, and 131 chapters. It is preceded by Tobaku Hakairoku Kaiji, and immediately followed by Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - Kazuya-Hen.

### Plot

After his victory at The Bog, Kaiji has been left penniless. Unmotivated, and unhappy, Kaiji spends his days loitering at Sakazaki's home, and going on uncomfortable picnics with his daughter Mikoko, who along with his wife, returned to Sakazaki after he won The Bog. Due to Kaiji's lazing, and his assumption he is wooing his daughter, Sakazaki orders Kaiji to leave his home, offering him 3 million yen, but Kaiji refuses, viewing it as a fruitless endeavor.
Mikoko suddenly alerts them that since earlier that day, they had been tracked by two mysterious figures, who are lurking outside their house. Planning to finish severing ties with TeiAi Kaiji confronts them, only to learn the two men are Maeda and Miyoshi, who want Kaiji to aid them in defeating the president of the casino where they are now employed, Muroaka, convinced Kaiji has become rich since their last encounter. Taking Sakazaki's offer of 3 million yen for the sake of gambling, Kaiji prepares to engage the president in a game of 17 Steps, or Minefield Mahjong.

### Characters

* Itou Kaiji
* Miyoshi Tomohiro (三好智広 *Miyoshi Tomohiro*)
* Maeda (前田 *Maeda*)
* Muraoka Takashi (村岡 隆 *Muroaka Takashi*)
* Hyodou Kazuya (兵藤 和也 Hyodou Kazuya)

## Gambles

* Jirai Gemu "17-Po" (地雷ゲーム「17歩」 *Minefield Game "17 Steps"*)

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

While the original volumes have gone out of print, Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji has had a rerelease in the form of omnibuses, the first of which was published April 7th, 2010, the sixth and final volume was released June 16th, 2010, with the latest version being released March 21, 2012. The latest versions of this release are still in print.

None yet.
Kaiji's Pop-Ups of Chance (LINE)

**Kaiji's Pop-Ups of Chance** (カイジ 圧倒的飛び出すスタンプ *Kaiji Overwhelming Jump Out*) is an animated sticker set available for the LINE instant messaging platform.

The stickers included in this set depict scenes from the manga, including images from Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji, Tobaku Hakairoku Kaiji and Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji. The images themselves are digitally colourised and animated re-imaginings of the original artwork.

This set is currently available on Japanese LINE.

## External Links

* Listing on LINE Store
* Listing on LINE Store (Japan)
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Hakairoku-Hen

**Gyakkyō Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen** (逆境無頼カイジ 破戒録篇*Suffering Outcast Kaiji: Rebellion Arc*) is the anime adaptation of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Tobaku Hakairoku Kaiji. The adaptation was created by Studio Madhouse, and aired on Nippon TV to advertise the second live action film, Kaiji 2: Jinsei Dakkai Game. It began April 5th, 2011, and aired it's final episode on September 27th 2011, totaling 26 episodes, one of which recaps the first half of the season. The anime is preceded by Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor.

## Synopsis

After the events at Starside Hotel, Kaiji must get his fingers and ear reattached at an underground hospital, his debt now reaching over 9 million yen. After locating Endou, who is having his own financial troubles, Kaiji asks for another opportunity to gamble, certain he will come out victorious. However after getting into his car, he is chloroformed and informed he will be instead paying his debt underground, as he is not longer trustworthy for gambling. Trapped underground, earning "perica" the underground currency, Kaiji must struggle between saving his perica to buy a one day outside pass, and buying the few small luxuries they are provided during labor. Unable to withstand his urges, Kaiji's only opportunity to get the money is to gamble for it, against the site's foreman.

## Physical Media

### Blu-ray Releases

#### International Releases

An international box set release including Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor and Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Hakairoku-Hen was released on Blu-ray by Sentai Filmworks on April 20, 2021. The Blu-ray includes the Japanese audio with English subs only.
Gin to Kin (series)

**Gin to Kin** (銀と金, *Silver and Gold*) is a manga by Nobuyuki Fukumoto focusing on the art of gambling, and other forms of financial gain. It began publication in 1992, in Futabasha's Action Pizazz, being released monthly. The series concluded in 1996 with a total of 11 volumes, and 108 chapters.

Gin to Kin was preemptively cancelled by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, due to Action Pizazz changing into a hentai magazine, which it still is to this day. The series was never given a more extensive ending than what it was originally published with.

### Plot

The 20 year old Tetsuo Morita lives a life of boredom, wasting his money on horse races. After losing once again, he is approached by Ginji, a loan shark who operates in the underworld. Looking for a partner, Ginji invites Morita to join him in the world of crime. Ginji’s final goal: to build enough power and money to rule the world.

## Characters

* Hirai Ginji (平井 銀二)
* Tetsuo Morita (森田 鉄雄)
* Yasuda Yasuo (安田 巌)
* Yuzo Tatsumi (巽 有三)
* Masashi Funada (船田 正志)
* Ryomatsu Kawamatsu (川松 良平)

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

* Original Release
* New Edition Release

While the original volumes have gone out of print, Gin To Kin has had a new edition published, with its first volume releasing July 28th, 2014, and the final releasing March 28th, 2015. This version of the series was reorganized to only have 10 volumes.

Gin to Kin has also had re-releases in the form of omnibuses/conbini editions (6Coins Action Original) and pocket sized Bunkobon prints (Futaba Bunko Masterpiece Series). These 2 separate releases are long out of print.

* 6Coins Action Original
* Futaba Bunko Masterpiece Series

None yet.

## Related Media

Gin to Kin was adapted into a live action drama, directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, and Yuji Nakamae, which originally aired on TV Tokyo. The series ran from January 7, 2017 to March 25, 2017, with a total of 12 episodes. The series cuts out the serial killer arc, and ends after the Seikyo Mahjong arc. The drama changed other elements, including setting the series in modern times, removing some more mature elements, and changing the way the series ended.
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 1

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 1 is the first volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released June 6, 2017, and covers chapters 1 to 7. It also includes the bonus chapter, "One-Day Private Room Numakawa".

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 地の獄…！　底の底…！　帝愛地下労働施設…！　劣悪な環境である地下にいながら「1日外出券」を使い、地上で贅の限りを尽くす男がいた…！
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> その名は大槻…！　E班・班長にして、1日を楽しみ尽くす匠…！　飲んで食って大満喫…！　のたり楽しむ大槻を描く、飯テロ・スピンオフ第1巻‥！
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## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 7

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 7 is the seventh volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released November 6, 2019, and covers chapters 48 to 55.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 地下労働者でありながら、「１日外出券」で地上を謳歌する男、大槻班長‥！　上野で１日過ごすなら、科学博物館‥‥！　優雅な１日を始めたいなら、朝ビュッフェ‥‥！
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> 学生時代に１日戻りたいなら、運動からの大盛り定食‥！　なんでもできる24時間、導く１つの大正解‥‥！ 『カイジ』スピンオフ、日常輝く第７巻!!
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## Stand-alone Cover Artwork

The line art for volume 7's cover artThe separate art assets of volume 7's back cover
## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - One Poker-Hen Volume 12

* Physical Front
* Physical Back
* Ebook

The sixty-first volume released for the Kaiji series.

## Chapter List

Note: Chapter name English translations provided by "FKMTkrazy".

## Original Colour Cover Pages

Young Magazine 2016 - 29
(Chapter 212, 2016/06/20)
## Trivia

* Chapter 212 of this volume had a colour cover page in it's original magazine print
* The cover art for this volume was originally printed alongside chapter 222 in Young Magazine 2016 - 43 (released 26th September, 2016)
Atsuize Pen-chan (series)

**Atsuize Pen-chan** (熱いぜ辺ちゃん *You're On Fire Pen-Chan*) is a manga series by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, with a focus on comedy through Mahjong-based gambling. It was published by Takeshobo in Kindai Mahjong Original, starting 1986, and ending in 1995, with a total of 2 volumes and 21 chapters.

Initially, only 16 chapters were serialized between March 1989 and December 1987. However, in 1994, 5 extra "special" chapters were newly serialized between October 1994 and February 1995.

A tankoubon containing the first 9 chapters was originally released on April 20, 1987, however, volume 2 onwards were never released. The entire series finally got a full physical release almost 10 years later on February 27, 1995.

### Plot

Watanabe Yuuichi or Pen-chan, is a young man who loves Mahjong, the one problem is, he's terrible at it. This distinct combination causes him to play as much as he can, running long losing streaks, at the behest of his friends, and the detriment of his daily life.

## Characters

* Pen-chan
* Neglected girlfriend

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

### Other Releases

None yet.
HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko (series)

**HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko**  (HERO - アカギの遺志を継ぐ男 *HERO - A Man Who Succeeds The Dying Wishes Of Akagi*) is a manga by Jirou Maeda, in cooperation with Nobuyuki Fukumoto, focusing on mahjong-based gambling. It began publication on October 1st, 2009, in Takeshobo's Kindai Mahjong, being released monthly. The series ended on July 1st 2021, with a total of 142 chapters across 18 volumes.

The series is a sequel to Nobuyuki Fukumoto's previous mahjong work, Ten, and also references and utilizes multiple story elements from its other prequel, Akagi.

The series is also referred to as HERO - Gyakkyou no Touhai (HERO -逆境の闘牌 *HERO - Adversity of Mahjong*)

### Plot

Three years after Akagi's passing, Hiro has done his best to live his life based on Akagi's advice, now playing mahjong to remove rowdy customers from parlors. On his way from Akagi's grave, Hiro suddenly reunites with Ten, demanding a match to see how far he has come, resolving himself to play mahjong for a whole day straight.

Being pushed to his limit, Hiro seems to have finally figured Ten out, but before the turn can conclude, Ten leaves, and doesn't return. His mysterious vanishing is soon followed by the appearance of aggressive thugs led by Kiyomaru, who demand to see Ten. Perfectly willing to smash the mahjong pros hands and ruining their careers for the sake of information, they prepare to attack Hiro. Sawada barely saves Hiro from his fate by offering himself as a hostage, leaving Hiro and Kishibe to find Ten, and save him.

## Characters

* Igawa Hiroyuki (Main Character)
* Ten Takashi (Main) (Protag)
* Sawada (Main) (Protag)
* Kishibe Shinobu (Main) (Protag)
* Kanou Ryuji (Main) (Protag)
* Ken (Main) (Protag)
* Nishikata Kyousuke (Main) (Protag)
* Kiyomaro Yagyu (Main) (Antag later Protag)
* Nakata (Antag later Protag)
* Taira (Minor Protag)
* Kanou Hiromi (Minor)
* Araki (Minor) (Protag)
* Ichikawa (Main) (Antag)
* Hasekura (Antag)
* Kawajiri (Antag)
* Student (Minor)
* Kakuta (Main) (Antag)
* Oyanagi (Minor Antag)
* Urabe (Main) (Antag)
* Harada Katsumi (Minor)
* Akagi Shigeru (mentioned)

## Gambles

* 24-Jikan Taikyu Mahjong (24時間耐久麻雀 *24 Hour Mahjong*)
* Moumoku Mahjong (盲目麻雀 *Blind Mahjong*)
* Oihagi Mahjong (追い剥ぎ麻雀 *Mugging Mahjong*)
* Over The 999 (Three Nine) (オーバー・ザ・999（スリーナイン）*Over The 999 (Three Nines)*)

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

None yet.

## Trivia

* The word "HERO" in the series title is written in English, not only is it written in entirely capital letters, but it is a homophone of the correct English spelling of the name "Hiro", which the series title is named after. This was most likely done for aesthetic purposes.
Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou Volume 3

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou Volume 3 is the third volume of Jyoukyou Seikatsuroku Ichijou. It was first released March 04, 2022, and covers chapters 16 to 23.

## Trivia

* This volume released at the same time as the 13th volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It seems if they were purchased together, they came with promotional stickers.
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen Volume 4

* Physical Front
* Physical Back
* Ebook

The sixty-ninth volume released for the Kaiji series.

## Chapter List

Note: Chapter name English translations provided by "FKMTkrazy".

## Original Colour Cover Pages

Young Magazine 2018 - 28
(Chapter 284, 2018/06/11)Young Magazine 2018 - 28 (Digital Release)
(Chapter 284, 2018/06/11)Young Magazine 2018 - 38
(Chapter 291, 2018/08/20)
## Trivia

* Chapters 284 and 291 of this volume both had a colour cover page in their original magazine print
* The cover art for this volume was originally printed alongside chapter 322 in Young Magazine 2019 - 30 (released 24th June, 2019)
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 14

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Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 14 is the fourteenth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released October 06, 2022, and covers chapters 104 to ?.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> おじさんになっても、楽しみの追求を忘れない男‥大槻班長‥！地下で歩む、夢と野望のまんが道も、独断と偏見の行きつけカフェ探しも、
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> 果てはみんなで楽しむホラー映画鑑賞会も‥！妥協なぞせず‥‥邁進し続けるのが、１日外出のプロたる所以‥‥！愉悦的スピンオフ第14巻‥‥！
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## Trivia

* This volume doesn't have a counterpart cover in the Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa series, as Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa ended after 10 volumes
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen Volume 7

* Physical Front
* Physical Back
* Ebook

The seventy-second volume released for the Kaiji series.

## Original Colour Cover Pages

Young Magazine 2019 - 15
(Chapter 311, 2019/03/11)
## Trivia

* Chapter 311 of this volume had a colour cover page in it's original magazine print
* The cover art for this volume was originally printed alongside chapter 352 in Young Magazine 2020 - 26 (released 25th May, 2020)
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen

**Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen** (賭博堕天録カイジ 24億脱出編 *Gambling Outcast Kaiji - 2.4 Billion Yen Escape Arc*) is the sixth part of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji series, and the fourth part of Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji. It is published by Kodansha in Weekly Young Magazine, starting August 28th 2017, and is currently still in publication. It is preceded by Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - One Poker-Hen.

### Plot

After saving Kazuya from his fate following the One Poker match, Kaiji, Zhang, and Mario get into their truck with the money, and speed past the Black Suits out of the warehouse. Kaiji knows that TeiAi is going to want their money back, no matter who won the One Poker match, so now he must take on his biggest gamble, escaping!

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

None yet.

None yet.

## Trivia

* The Japanese for Zhang's name is the same for both the names "Chang", as well as "Zhang", thus, the most common fan translations label his name as the former. The Chinese form of his name is first shown in Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - 24-Oku Dasshutsu-Hen, revealing his name is actually the latter.
Ten - Tenhoudouri no Kaidanji (series)

**Ten: Tenhōdōri No Kaidanji** ( 天 - 天和通りの快男児 *Ten - The Nice Guy On The Path Of Tenhou*) is a manga by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. It began publication in 1989 in Takeshobo's Kindai Mahjong Gold, being released monthly. The series concluded in 2002, with a total of 18 volumes and 164 chapters. Early on it focuses on comedy, before changing its focus to mahjong-based gambling.

Early in its publication Nobuyuki Fukumoto began the prequel series Akagi, based on one of Ten's primary characters.

Seven years after its original publication, a direct sequel to Ten, HERO - Akagi no Ishi wo Tsugu Otoko, began publication, being made cooperatively with Nobuyuki Fukumoto and Jirou Maeda.

### Plot

Hiroyuki is looking to become a mahjong pro, yet his goals only go awry due to the antics of Ten, a man who offered Hiroyuki his own home when he needed somewhere to stay. Ten is silly, irresponsible, and terrible at mahjong, winning only due to Tenhous made after perfectly timed blackouts.

Yet while playing for the yakuza, Hiroyuki eventually learns Ten’s true intentions. When acting as a rep player, Ten’s blatant cheating acts as a shield, allowing himself to get beaten, while those he played for can successfully escape with their winnings. Soon Hiroyuki witnesses the true level of skill Ten possesses, yearning to reach his, and the mahjong legend Akagi's, level of skill.

After the announcement of a large Mahjong tournament, the battle between East and West, one Ten intends to rep for, one thing becomes clear, a battle against the best mahjong players in the world is about to begin.

## Gambles

* Mahjong (麻雀 *Riichi Mahjong*)
* Hachi Jun Shoubu (八巡勝負 *8-Turn Game*)
* Bike Koroshi (ビケ殺し *Last Place Elimination*)
* Top Tori (トップ取り *Top Removal*)
* Touzai-sen Kesshou Rule (東西戦決勝ルール *East-West Battle Final Rules*)
* Clear Mahjong (クリア麻雀 *Clear Mahjong*)
* Futari Mahjong (二人麻雀 *Two-Player Mahjong*)
* 9 (Nine) (9（ナイン）*9 (Nine)*)

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

* Original Release
* New Edition Release

While the original volumes have gone out of print, Ten has had a new edition published, with its first volume releasing July 31st, 2015, and the final releasing July 27th, 2016. This version of the series was reorganized to only have 13 volumes.

None yet.

## Related Media

Ten was adapted into a live action drama, directed by Takashi Ninomiya, Keisuke Shibata, and Ryo Miyawaki, which originally aired on TV Tokyo. The series ran from October 4, 2018  to December 20th of the same year, with a total of 12 episodes. The series skips the early comedy chapters of Ten, and does not initially adapt the series final arc. However, in 2019 a series of specials were announced to cover Ten's final arc.

## Video Games and Arcade/Casino Machines

* Console Releases
* Pachinko/Pachislo Releases

## Trivia

* On the New Editions of Ten, it provides an english version of the title, calling the series "TEN: The nice guy on the heavenly mahjong street".
Akagi - Yami ni Oritatta Tensai Volume 36

* Physical (1st)
* Physical (New)
* Ebook

The thirty-sixth and final volume released for the Akagi series.

## Trivia

* Since this book was released as the new, red cover edition by default, the classic black variety of cover was only available separately as a dust cover sheet. Because of this, the black version of the cover was limited and is now hard to get.
CR Dan-kyuu Mokushiroku Kaiji (Pachinko)

* Machine (Yokubou XF2)
* Machine (Kuromaku VF2)
* Machine (Unputenpu HDR)
* Machine (Tettsui XR2)
* Machine (Tenchuu HDV)
* Logo

First pachinko release in the Pachinko CR Dan-kyuu Mokushiroku Kaiji line of Pachislot machines.

## External Links

* Official Website
* P-World article (Yokubou XF2)
* P-World article (Kuromaku VF2)
* P-World article (Unputenpu HDR)
* P-World article (Tettsui XR2)
* P-World article (Tenchuu HDV)
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou (series)

**Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou** (1日外出録ハンチョウ*One-Day Outside Pass Foreman*) is a comedic spin-off of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Tobaku Hakairoku Kaiji, the series is written by Tensei Hagiwara, and illustrated by Motomu Uehara, and Kazuya Arai, taking a comedic spin to Kaiji's presentation of gambling, instead focusing on food, and how Ootsuki uses his outside passes in clever ways. Kaiji antagonist Ootsuki serves as the main character. It began publication by Kodansha in Weekly Young Magazine, starting December 2016, and is still currently in publication.

### Plot

Foreman of Squad E in TeiAis underground labor facility, Ootsuki is able to get cash quick, and one of the few underground able to afford a One-Day Outside pass consistently. Using these passes, Ootsuki ventures out looking for the best opportunities to dine, enjoying his short time outside to the fullest.

## Characters

* Ootsuki
* Numakawa Takuya
* Isawa Kaoru
* Miyamoto Hajime
* Makita
* Kimura Seiichi
* Numakawa Taisei
* Yanauchi
* Kawai
* Odagiri

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* Japanese Related Book Releases
* International Releases

None yet.

None yet.

## Related Media

On July 4th, 2018, Studio Madhouse produced a Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa anime, carrying the same title as its original manga counterpart, Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa. The anime on its 13th episode also began adapting chapters of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou, becoming a consistent segment of the show from that point forward.The anime currently has a single season. The final episode of the anime aired on December 26th, 2018.

## Trivia

* The manga covers for Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa are similar in design, matching up to the corresponding volume numbers for Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou
Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa Volume 10

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa Volume 10 is the tenth and final volume of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa. It was first released August 11, 2020, and covers chapters 69 to 76.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> ブラック企業・帝愛の、とある中間管理職‥‥！　上司の横暴‥‥部下の暴走‥‥。その全てを一身に受け止め、働き続けた男がいた‥‥！
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> その名は利根川幸雄‥‥！　最後の最後まで、サラリーマンで有り続けた男‥‥！　『カイジ』の悪魔的スピンオフ、万感の最終巻！！
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Gin to Kin Volume 6 (New Edition)

Physical Front

Gin to Kin Volume 6 (New Edition) is the sixth volume of the "new edition" print run of Gin to Kin (series). It was first released November 29, 2014, and covers chapters 55 to 64 of Gin to Kin.

The new edition releases of Gin to Kin have different chapter counts than the original release and have no equivalent E-book release. They also have newly drawn artwork for their covers.
Gin to Kin Volume 9 (New Edition)

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Gin to Kin Volume 9 (New Edition) is the ninth volume of the "new edition" print run of Gin to Kin (series). It was first released February 28, 2015, and covers chapters 87 to 97 of Gin to Kin.

The new edition releases of Gin to Kin have different chapter counts than the original release and have no equivalent E-book release. They also have newly drawn artwork for their covers.
Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI Volume 2

Physical

The second omnibus volume released in English for the Kaiji series. This collection of 27 chapters of Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji was translated and published by DENPA BOOKS in the USA and other countries.

## Book Blurb

> Kaiji's plans are in shambles and with no time left, his last chance is against his newfound rival. Can Kaiji outfox Kitami? Will Kaiji survive the gambling ship Espoir? Or could Kaiji fall further into financial ruin...
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Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa Volume 6

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa Volume 6 is the sixth volume of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa. It was first released June 07, 2017, and covers chapters 39 to 45. It also includes a bonus chapter.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 利根川幸雄に降りかかる、新たな試練のつるべ打ち‥! 第二次SNS戦争‥! 帝愛アンチ垢を潰せ‥! 悪魔的同窓会‥! 思い出のあの娘は今‥!?
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> まさやん覚醒‥! 今ここに、真の影武者が生まれる‥! 人間競馬‥! 星屑散る宴がついに始まる‥! 『カイジ』の悪魔的スピンオフ、灼熱の第6巻!!
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## Trivia

* This volume's cover was the inspiration for the equivalent volume cover of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou
Making an Infobox

**Making an Infobox** is a Nicholas and the Super Show episode that there was a storm coming and Nicholas Garrett was sick. Because when he was sick, Nicholas Garrett decided to draw a map. And the map is gone because he was sick. It disappeared, it was an error. Until, he had a letter count of 47 letters in the whole infoboxes at the end and he wasn't sick.

## Trivia

### General

* This was the first time Nicholas Garrett drew a map.

### Errors

* When Nicholas Garrett went to Woodland School, some students are seen out of nowhere while they leave the bus.
* A thunderstorm hit some students. But later on, the students pop out of nowhere inside where the students got hit by lightning.
* Nicholas Garrett went to The Woodshop while he was sick drawing his first map of the day, until he found a pencil, the paper disappeared.
* When Nicholas Garrett drew another map while he was sick, the map disappears.
* When Nicholas Garrett made an online map after the map disappeared, the computer also disappears too, until later on, they fixed it.
* The beds in the Nurse's Office are blue, but when Nicholas Garrett stopped sleeping, the beds turned purple.
* When Nicholas Garrett went to his house, his house disappears. But when the blue car is in the driveway, the house appears.
* Finally, when he saw all 8 infoboxes, some infoboxes disappear while some appear. Until, Brandon Garrett got closer, all of the 8 infoboxes appear.
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor

**Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor** (逆境無頼カイジ Ultimate Survivor*Suffering Outcast Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor*) is the anime adaptation of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji. The adaptation was created by Studio Madhouse, and aired on Nippon TV. It began October 2nd, 2007, and aired its final episode on April 1st, 2008, totaling 26 episodes. The anime is followed by its second season Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Hakairoku-Hen.

## Synopsis

Due to the current recession, Itou Kaiji is unable to find work, and spends his days on cheap gambles, drinking, smoking, and vandalizing cars.

One day a man named Endou Yuuji appears at Kaijis doorstep, informing him that a loan he cosigned for a coworker was never payed off, with the extraordinary interest increasing the amount from 300,000 yen, to over 3 million yen. With his coworker nowhere to be found, all the debt has now fallen to him.

Unable to pay the debt off, Endou informs Kaiji he can spend a single night on a gambling cruise, on the ship of hope "The Espoir", where if he does well he can erase all of his debt. To avoid working countless years to pay off his debt, Kaiji descends into the dark world of gambling.

## Physical Media

### Blu-ray Releases

#### International Releases

An international box set release including Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor and Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Hakairoku-Hen was released on Blu-ray by Sentai Filmworks on April 20, 2021. The Blu-ray includes the Japanese audio with English subs only.

### Soundtrack Releases

#### International Releases

An international vinyl release of the soundtrack of Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor was released by Tiger Lab Vinyl on November ?, 2021. The vinyl comes in 2 variants.
Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 5

* Physical Front
* Physical Back

Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Volume 5 is the fifth volume of Ichi-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou. It was first released January 4, 2019, and covers chapters 32 to 39.

## Blurb

### Japanese

> 劣悪な環境の地下にいながら、「１日外出券」で地上での休み方を模索する男・大槻班長‥‥！ 夏の夜の餃子パーティー‥‥！ ザワークラウト発酵‥‥！
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> 話題の最新映画鑑賞‥‥！ 横浜中華街で中華店はしご‥‥！ 休み方ならワシに聞けっ‥‥！ 大槻ハンチョウ外出録、絶好調第５巻っ‥‥！
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## Trivia

* This volume's cover was inspired by the equivalent volume cover of Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa
Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - Kazuya-Hen

**Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - Kazuya-Hen** (賭博堕天録カイジ 和也編 *Gambling Outcast Kaiji - Kazuya Arc*) is the fourth part of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji series, and the second part of Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji. It was published by Kodansha in Weekly Young Magazine, starting on June 1st, 2009, and ending on February 13th, 2012, with a total of 10 volumes, and 100 chapters. It is preceded by Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji, and immediately followed by Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji - One Poker-Hen.

### Plot

After his game of Minefield Mahjong, Kaiji is invited to another gamble by Kazuya. He is shown his own future grave, and signs waivers for if he dies, before being brought to a bar, where Kazuya holds torture shows for the rich. After learning Kazuya's passion is novel-writing, and reading one of his works, a horrific tale based on true events, both become infuriated by each other's views of human nature. Kaiji with his belief of people's good intent, and Kazuya's belief that all humans are evil deep down. Saying words will get them nowhere, Kazuya decides to set up a gamble for them to watch, one that will portray the true nature of humans, and friendship. The Salvation Game.

### Characters

* Itou Kaiji
* Kazuya Hyodou
* Mitsuyama (みつやま *Mitsuyama*)
* Zhang Bowen (張 博文/ チャン)
* Mario Garcia (マリオ *Mario*)

## Gambles

Performed Gambles:

* Youqing Queren Zhuangzhi "Jiuchu" (友情確認装置「救出」The *Friendship Testing Device "Salvation"*)

Mentioned Gambles:

* Ai Yori Mo Ken (愛よりも剣 *The Sword Is Mightier Than Love*)

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

None yet.

None yet.

## Trivia

* While the second part of Tobaku Datenroku Kaiji, the Kazuya-Hen restarts the chapter count at zero, and has continued with that numbering, even after later changes to arc names.
* During February 2012, Kaiji went on hiatus, and returned with One Poker on April 27th the next year.
Fukumoto ALLSTARS (series)

**Fukumoto All Stars** (福本ＡＬＬＳＴＡＲＳ *Fukumoto ALLSTARS*) is a manga by Chiromaru, supervised by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. The series is composed entirely of 4-koma comics, taking characters from Fukumoto manga, and reworking them into slightly different, or exaggerated, variations of their original selves.

### Plot

Due to the nature of comic style and publication, there is no consistent plot, and the series focuses on simply whatever joke it is making at the time.

## Characters

**Akagi characters**

* Akagi Shigeru
* Nangou
* Washizu Iwao
* Yoshioka
* White Suits
* Yasuoka
* Ohgi
* Osamu

**Kaiji Characters**

* Kaiji Itou
* Sakazaki Mikoko
* Sakazaki Kotaro
* Ichijou Seiya
* Murakami Tamotsu
* Hyoudou Kazutaka
* Hyoudou Kazuya
* Endou Yuuji
* Tonegawa Yukio
* Sahara Makoto
* Ootsuki
* Black Suits

**Ten Characters**

* Ten Takashi
* Igawa Hiroyuki
* Sawada
* Kanemitsu Shuuzou

**Kurosawa Characters**

* Kurosawa
* Nakane Shuuhei
* Sakaguchi
* Asai

**Gin to Kin Characters**

* Hirai Ginji
* Morita Tetsuo

**Zero Characters**

* Zero Ukai
* Shirube
* Suezaki Sakura
* Muryo Zaizen
* Toneo Goto
* Elizabeth Junko
* Kotaro Shiroyama

**Gai Characters**

* Kudo Gai

## Manga Volumes

* Japanese Releases
* Japanese Omnibus Releases
* International Releases

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Akagi (TV Drama)

**Akagi** (アカギ *Akagi*) is a 18 episode long live action television drama series comprised of 3 seasons. It is a live action adaptation of Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Akagi - Yami ni Oritatta Tensai.

The first season of 10 episodes was aired on BS SKY PerfecTV!, starting July 17, 2015 and ending September 18th, 2015. The second season of 5 episodes, titled **"Akagi 'Ryuuzaki, Yagi-hen/Ichikawa-hen'"**, was aired on BS SKY PerfecTV! from October 13th, 2017 to November 10th, 2017. The third and final season of 3 episodes, titled **"Akagi 〜 Washizu Maajan Kanketsu-hen 〜"**, was aired on BS SKY PerfecTV! from May 25, 2018 to June 8, 2018.

Its first season focuses on the Washizu Mahjong match, the second season starts at the first arc of the manga and runs through the match with Ichikawa, and the third and final season concludes the Washizu Mahjong match.

## Episode Lists

### Season 3 - **Akagi 〜 Washizu Maajan Kanketsu-hen 〜**

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## Trivia

* The Akagi drama is the only variation of Akagi that has no subtitle, outside of those attached to its second and third seasons. The original manga being subtitled "The Genius Who Descended Into The Darkness", and the anime adding "Mahjong Legend" to the title.
* The TV Drama is the only adaptation of the original manga to adapt the original ending, as all previous adaptations ran before the mangas completion.