Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhai Roku

Aired: 2024

A TV anime adaptation of Takatsugu Shinasaka's underground mahjong manga. By day a high school student, by night a genius mahjong player who crushes adults at underground-rate parlors, the series depicts Kei's harrowing battles. Known by the alias 'Ice K,' Kei takes on life-or-death gambles in the desire-driven underworld, with the tension and cold, calculated mind games serving as the greatest highlights. In addition to detailed mahjong strategy, the dark human drama unique to the criminal underworld unfolds with gravitas. The OP is 'Gambling Hall' performed by Masayoshi Oishi, the first cour ED is 'Plastic Showcase' by Taiyou to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae, and the second cour ED is 'Tumbling Dice' by Enako x Kayoko Kusano.