by Koyama Tsuyoshi and Akasaki Chinatsu will appear in the TV anime “Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touroku,” based on the original work by Shinasaka Takaji.
Ura Rate Mahjong Touroku,” which will begin airing in October, tells the story of Kei, a high school mahjong player nicknamed “Ice K,” who wreaks havoc at underground mahjong parlors. Koyama will play Takatsu Noriyuki, the Takatsu Group boss under the umbrella of the Sakurawa-kai crime organization, and Akasaki will play Kei’s childhood friend, Katsuragi Yu. Regarding the anime adaptation of “Touhai,” Koyama commented, “Shinasaka-sensei’s “Touhai” is a crazy (commendation) work that goes against the compliance era. I’m surprised the bigwigs gave it the go-ahead.
On the contrary, it’s because they’re releasing it now that it will have a more significant impact on the world and may become a huge buzz.” Concluded, “I’m glad I’ve been playing mahjong for so long!” Akasaki said, “When I heard that this dark and violent worldview was going to be made into an anime, I was shocked and excited, and I was literally in a frenzy! Please enjoy the way of life of a man who bets everything on a huge amount of money, his own body and pride, the lives of others…”
Comment from Koyama Tsuyoshi (role of Takatsu Noriyuki): I’m Koyama Tsuyoshi, and I will be playing the role of Takatsu Noriyuki, the boss of the Takatsu group. Shinasaka-sensei’s “Touhai” is a crazy (commendation) work against the compliance era. I’m surprised the bigwigs gave it the go-ahead. On the contrary, because it is being released now, it will significantly impact the world and may even become a huge buzz. I feel pleased to be involved with this intense work, the excellent teamwork on set, and the man called Takatsu. I’m glad I’ve been playing mahjong for so long!
Comment from Chinatsu Akasaki (role of Yu Katsuragi): It’s been ten years since I encountered “Tohai.”… I never, never, never thought that the day would come when I would be involved in this work as a cast member…! When I heard this dark and violent worldview would be made into anime, I was shocked, excited, and tense! Please enjoy the way of life of a human being who bets everything on a massive amount of money, his own body, and pride, as well as the lives of others. That is something heavier than life.
Anime “Touhai: Underground Mahjong Touhairoku” to start broadcasting in 2024□ StaffOriginal work: Shinasaka Takatsugu (published by Akita Shoten in “Young Champion Comics”)Director: Hatori JunMusic: Shiroto Yusuke, Kishida YuukiSeries composition: Kunisawa MarikoCharacter design: Anesaki SayakaAnimation production: East Fish Studio□ CastKay: Tanabe KosukeAmina: Fairouz AiDojima: Takeuchi ShunsukeTakatsu Noriyuki: Koyama TsuyoshiKatsuragi Yu: Akasaki Chinatsu*The official spelling of Akasaki Chinatsu’s name is “tatsusaki.”
