I don't usually write reviews, but this anime hardly has any and it deserves a lot more love.
Avoiding spoiling the show, Akagi shows you how to win, not just in gambling, but in all forms of competition against a human opponent.
Akagi as a character embodies the absolute courage, cunning and willpower required to defeat an opponent, and you are taught in a variety of ways what mentality will bring you success, through compelling, suspenseful storytelling with beautiful animation and an amazing soundtrack, so much more than a game of riichi mahjong.
This has a lower overall rating compared to other anime, probably for the artstyle (which will grow on you), and lack of crying, fight scenes, and huge character developments. I personally don't think the story needs any of that to be brilliant.
Watch Akagi to become a winner.
