This drama is modeled after the true stories of Sakurai Shouichi.
However, the names of the others in it have been fabricated and do not reflect the true names of the individuals involved.
It is the truth that Sakurai Shouichi went undefeated for 20 years as a rep player, and his legend continues to be passed down to this day.
Supervising Director: Sakurai Shouichi
Touryu Mahjong
Hey you! What is this bullshit?!
You got a problem, asshole?
No fightings here, get outside!
Ron.
What?!
He said "Pon" - If you want to say "Pon", say it clearly.
S-sorry. Pon.
Rooooon!
Thank you very much!
Yes!
I finally got it!
That's it! We won again!
Damn, why does this keep happening...
Orasu, here's your 4000.
Huh, you guys are playing fast.
Pon!
Nice!
Oh? Do you think he's got yakuman here?
Take this.
Please pass! Ron!
Junchan, Sanshoku, Dora 1, Haneman!
What is this? Your hand doesn't cost anything on 6 man.
Look at this.
Why didn't i get my tile?! Damn!
If I finished earlier, I wouldn't have lost so much.
Why does it happen, here's your money.
Alright, let's go next!
I'm sorry, you have to stop, we're closing soon.
Couldn't you wait a bit, I will not be able to sleep after this.
Me too, it cannot finish like this!
What should we do?
There's one place around here.
I can show you the way!
I'll pass.
But why?
At least you will stay with us after winning this much?
Alright, we're playing all night.
Awesome! Let's go!
Bye.
It was awesome, Samejima-san!
Haven't seen you in a while. You caught two at once.
I'll come for the money tomorrow.
Warn your boss.
Shin Janki 2
The Man Undefeated for 20 Years
Dirty games parlor.
1970's
There are few hundred jansous in Shinjuku.
Amateurs, confident in their abilities,
lose time and time again, facing against experienced gamblers.
New place - new flow!
I don't know about this.
Also it was the time, when underground mahjong battles became more popular,
as a way to resolve disputes between various criminal factions.
Sakurai Shouichi participated in few of those battles,
and that's how he has gotten his nickname "Mahjong Demon".
Here you go.
Ah! Welcome!
Hi.
Aniki, I knew, I'll find you here.
Dai-chan, noodles and beer, right?
Nah, no beer today.
Okay!
Oh you, Tae-chan!
Only the best for your beloved one!
Hey! Stop that!
By the way, Aniki,
I've heard, they're playing for money in the hotel near police station.
I'm think about maybe visiting them.
Do you even know what's going on there?
What?
It's a frauds nest.
They're luring players in jansous, guiding them there,
and bleeding them dry inside.
Nobody came back from them unharmed.
Is it that bad?
Are you saying, I would lose to them as well?
Who knows...
What interests me more.
Is it serious between you and Tae-chan, right?
No-no, it's nothing like this.
I'm just passing by.
Dai-chan!
Here you go! Sorry for waiting!
Oh, thanks-thanks.
Huh, Tae-chan
He's got two additional slices of meat...
You're doing this too, stop!
Oh! Finally.
Seems, i finally got my luck back, haneman.
Next, please.
Kan!
Tsumo.
Riichi!
Stop, wait a bit.
Rooon! Mangan.
That's it!
Ron.
Kan.
Tsumo.
Oh, I knew it would come. Double
96000...
And so you're 20 chips in debt.
Alright, night is over, trains start moving soon.
Pay you money please.
Cheaters!
Bald asshole!
You're working in a car company.
Ask for your bonus in advance and there will be no problems, right?
Tenhou Mahjong
Welcome.
Hi!
Teacher, you're staying late today...
Today was my last working day, no need to rush anymore.
Right, you turned 80 recently
Yes.
It wasn't easy job, but now I remember it with nostalgia.
Ron.
5800.
Wow, you're as good as ever, teacher!
I wasn't the best teacher.
I have a feeling, I was visiting this jansou more often than school.
Thank you for that!
You can only take pity on the kids who got an educator like this.
You're too harsh on yourself, teacher.
You can become a worthy man, even without attending a school. Just look at me.
Ooh! I got it!
Shousuushi! Impressive!
I will remember this moment for the rest of my life.
Alright, teacher pays for everyone tonight!
Let's have a farewell party!
I have no objections!
Matsuro
Please, have another one.
I understood you.
And I agree to handle this.
We'll have Nishimura.
Thank you, chairman.
Nishimura-san, do not fail us.
I'll spare no effort.
I'm confident in Nishimura, we will not lose.
Our construction project will get affirmed.
By the way, do you remember your ryuuisou in Hakone?
It was amazing.
Just got lucky.
Even I was impressed by his technique despite witnessing it with my own eyes.
Tsumo!
Sakurai-kun, is that you?
Haven't seen you in a long time, come visit us once in a while.
Let me introduce him to you.
This man is...
I beg your pardon.
Boss.
This man, that we have seen just now, was that Sakurai Shouichi?
Yes.
You were away last year, when he played that match.
He destroyed Hirota and Morimoto like little kids.
Two at the same time?
Alright, what organization does he belong to?
He's on his own.
I tried to lure him, but it didn't work out.
He's a difficult man.
Chairman
Paper we were talking about are finally done.
Acquaint yourself with them very closely.
You must be able to do your official duties, not only underground ones.
I'm flattered by your trust.
I'll make every effort.
I managed to put this organization in order.
You will be the next head, prepare yourself.
You have to lead Kuronuma-group to success.
Right.
Keeping this idea in mind, I will destroy my enemy.
Don't fail me.
Excuse me.
Mr. Samejima came.
Yes, invite him.
Excuse me.
I finished checking our earnings in Shinjuku for the last month.
Give the papers to second head.
Roger.
Samejima.
Yes.
Do you know Sakurai Shouichi?
Yes.
Even small breach can destroy the dam.
We have to be careful.
Understood.
Thanks.
Sho-chan!
It's me! Me!
Oh, Hiroyuki, what happened to you?
Gambling games swallowed me.
I decided to live simple life.
Ah! Let's go eat some ramen.
I earned good money today, I'll pay.
Earned good money? That's just alms.
Enough, no more talking!
Hi. Hi. Get ready, we're going out.
Such a mess, as usual.
I want to rent an apartment like you, Samejima-san, but i can't afford it for now.
Hey.
Yes.
You're not luring suckers today.
Right, if you say so.
Aniki, what are we going to do today?
Sho-chan, can I have you for a second?
Excuse me, take my seat.
What do you need from me?
Just went to play for a little.
We love mahjong so much!
It's just... We need to talk.
If somebody offers you to play in a match, could you please inform me beforehand?
Simple exchange of the information.
As a thank you...
If that's what you came for, then get out.
Let's calm down.
We're both mahjong players.
And we will not understand each other until we handle tiles a bit...
Alright, lets go! Are there any players here?!
Are everyone afraid?!
Asshole, what are you up to?
Fine, take this!
Ron.
What?!
Riichi.
Tsumo! Ippatsu!
Haneman.
Kan!
Ron.
It's over.
Bastard!
So that's how it is?
You are threatening me with a weapon?
You said, you came to play mahjong and treating me as a fool.
If you really are mahjong players, you have to feel the difference!
It was a mistake to trust you a control over the hotel.
Connect me to the second head!
Here, please.
I'm sorry for what happened.
Does your hand still hurt?
Even though I'm not visiting it no more.
But i grew up as a player at that same hotel.
Why have you called me?
Have you ever though about your future?
Sakurai, let's play together.
You couldn't possibly live alone.
You have guts and ambitions.
I understand everything.
However,
You have to feel, this world isn't that simple.
Reality is harsh, Sakurai.
Nobody plays for himself.
Playing for organization isn't a shame.
If you live with mahjong, it is only natural.
Do you really think so?
It doesn't matter, how I think, there is only one way.
Then it's over.
Your words do not matter to me.
Sakurai!
I just want to play.
You will regret this.
You will get yourself killed.
Then let be it.
Nah, I'll pass.
What's the matter? I know you like playing, let's go.
I got invited, there is one place nearby...
Usually, you lose money in places like this.
Fine, what is this place of yours?
Tachibana hotel next to the police station.
Tachibana?
It's a dangerous place.
Do you know about Kuronuma?
Kuronuma?
It is the group of underground players, they're the strongest in Shinjuku right now.
Oh, scary.
Just wait a bit, Tae.
I'll become an influential man.
If you're weak, this world will devour you.
I have mahjong.
And I'll act like a men.
I'm scared for you.
Don't worry!
I'll earn us a lot of money.
Touryu Mahjong
Hey, I'm already in tenpai.
Let's go!
Rooon!
What?! So fast?! And this suji looked safe!
Haneman.
12000, damn it!
I'm sorry!
Wow, you're so young and so good already!
Nah, it's nothing.
It's just that we're often playing with important clients in our company, that's how I learned to play mahjong.
After all mahjong has to be
exactly
like that! Huh?!
I got it.
And that's last possible tile.
Ittsu, Dora-Dora
Mangan.
Can i get it or not?
Come on!
Yes, finally.
Riiiichi!
Riichi again?
That one passes.
Rooon!
Ippatsu!
You won again!
And you got uradora!
You really are strong!
I went negative.
Already?
Dude, look at this!
Rooon!
Hooray!
This is my first Chinro!
Chinro?
Yes, Chinro!
Yes, thank you, I am sorry!
Here, please.
Tachibana Hotel.
Good evening! We came to play.
Yes-yes, please.
Tomorrow is sunday, let's not hurry.
You must be working a lot?
Young people have hard times now.
That is true.
Tenpai-tenpai-tenpai.
Yes! Tenpai.
Riichi!
Pon!
Breaking ippatsu?
You know how to play!
Kan!
Tsumo?
Damn, not this time!
We're having quite a fight!
I haven't given up yet.
There's nothing I can do, let it pass!
Ron.
Ron!
Sorry, atama hane.
Mangan.
Just got my tenpai.
I am sorry.
Pon!
Pon.
Ron!
Baiman.
He's a cheater.
Oh! What a tile I drew.
What a nice hand.
Tsumo, Chun, Sananko, Oyaman.
4000 each.
Huh?! You had Ryuuisou iishanten!
What a shame.
Understood, don't let them do anything rash.
Excuse me.
Mama is winning again!
Time to finish with them.
You jerk!
I knew it, you fucking cheater!
That's right! Like you aren't!
Cheater, caught red-handed, doesn't have right to talk anything.
Alright, what shall we do with you?
If I recall correctly,
you are Sakurai's student.
Don't talk nonsense!
Unlike you, I cooperate with nobody!
Huh, it's ron, Sho-chan.
Mangan.
This is my first win against you!
What a joy!
This is fast tenpai you got here.
No-no, i was waiting from here.
Excellent.
Yes, this is Tenhou.
Sho-chan.
It's for you.
Hello.
Hi, this is Samejima.
Sakurai.
Who do you take me for?
Got too brave?
Your young student made quite a show here.
I repeat again, this has nothing to do with Aniki!
Don't make a mistake.
Who do you think we are?
Come here, we'll have a talk.
Sho-chan!
Alone?
What happened here?
This brat got what he deserved.
He sneaked to our place and started pulling his tricks.
Prepare 20 000 000 til tomorrow.
Now go away.
Assholes, don't touch Aniki!
Isn't it in your style to solve issues like this with the game?
Fine, I accept your challenge.
But normal game is too boring.
Let's add a rule. Every time you are not winning, your student loses a finger.
Let's start.
Riichi.
Pon!
Pon.
Kan!
You can do to me everything you wish.
Tsumo!
Wait!
Second head.
Samejima, usually I don't interfere with your business. You are working however you want, with whoever you want.
But why should i be ashamed of you.
Ashamed of me?
Second head! I just want to make my up for my mistakes to organization, to our chief!
Calm down!
If you want to make things by yourself,
leave one hand to the organization and get out.
Do you agree?
You can have him.
Let's go.
Sakurai.
Thanks for showing your mahjong.
Excuse me , but I have to inform the head about the incident.
Sho-chan.
Dai-chan!
Why are you like this?
Why?
Why did you go there, Dai-chan!
Fool!
Samejima guys can not agree with your decision.
I understand your feelings.
But I can't stay absent.
I understand.
I'll settle our problem with Sakurai myself.
Alright.
You look happy.
Do you think you can win?
Head! There is no way I can lose!
Is that so?
This words are worthy of the second head of Kuronuma-group.
From our first meeting I knew, this day will eventually come.
But I didn't think it will happen so soon.
What are the conditions?
I will inform you about time and place late.
Everyone brings one man with him.
If by chance you win,
you and this young guy are free.
But if you lose,
you say goodbye to mahjong forever.
Say goodbye to mahjong forever.
Sho-chan already started his battle.
Every time he puts everything he has on the line.
You must think he's a superhero and he isn't afraid of anything.
I am so sorry!
We will play here.
Our opponents are Sakurai and his young student.
Head, I have an objection about the player who will represent our side.
No-no, calm down.
It is obvious, that this match is between you and Sakurai.
However, our organization's pride is on the line.
It isn't about the money.
Excuse me.
You finally came?
Yes.
Aaaah! Come here.
Second head.
This is Kishimoto-kun from Osaka.
Nishimura-san, you're famous even here, in Kansai.
Playing together with you is an honor for me.
Alright, let's talk about the upcoming match.
Sit down.
And so the official challenge from Kuronuma-group came.
9 hanchans.
Side, that wins 5 games is considered victorious.
Letter also clearly specified Sakurai's teammate - Matsuoka Daigo.
Sneaky bastards.
Please, Aniki, let me do this.
No.
You can't win this battle. The opponent is too strong!
What's going on here?
I made this mess and you just let me go?
Dai-chan, what should we do?
This will be my final mahjong battle.
We may not return alive.
I'm begging you!
It seems like we had a little misunderstanding.
This battle will decide our disputes.
Do you agree, right?
Let's start.
Tsumo.
1000-2000.
Riichi.
Tsumo.
2600 each.
Ron.
3900.
Riichi.
Ron.
5200.
Matsuoka desperately tried to keep up with the speed of Sakurai and Nishimura.
Finally he got a good hand.
Damn, don't open your hand.
Pon.
This hand will decide the hanchan.
Pon.
At last it came.
Ron.
12000.
Pon.
Kan.
Roon.
Mangan.
Tsumo.
2000 each.
Ron.
5800, 6700 with renchans.
Riichi.
Ron.
Excuse me.
2600, 3800 with renchans.
Tsumo.
2000-4000.
If you can't kill your opponent when he's weak, game will continue and it can become a real nightmare .
Nishimura clearly understood this.
Pon.
He's keeping green dragons in his hand.
In that case...
Here it is.
Tsumo.
8000-16000.
Sakurai survived the crisis by using dirty trick.
However his opponent wasn't even thinking about the retreat.
Bloodthirsty fangs were hiding in darkness.
This is too dangerous.
Ron.
9600.
Riichi!
Tsumo.
6000 each.
I need another draw for my Chuuren.
It's over.
Pon!
It can't be.
I can't show him this hand.
Tsumo!
500-1000.
Sakurai obviously noticed 18 tiles in Nishimura's wall.
12 were shuffled in the wall with stacks of 4 tiles in a way, so they will go in Nishimura's hand.
To break up this plan, with his third draw Sakurai took only two tiles from the wall across and another two from his own wall.
With this trick he managed to steal a pair of Chun.
Kan!
Tsumo!
Looks like we have similar techniques.
There's no point in continuing this game.
Sakurai, let's settle our contest.
Fine.
So, how shall we do it?
We're playing one round.
Me against you, without these guys, two-player mahjong.
Two-player mahjong?
I agree.
If we lose, kill Sakurai.
Roger.
Two-player mahjong. Nishimura had experience in battles like this in his past.
Sakurai however was playing this game for the first time.
Without a doubt, no tricks are allowed, tiles are shuffled face down.
There aren't any additional conditions, winning even 1 han hand is enough.
Drawing their tiles, players are sorting the hands and pass them to the opponent.
Then every player decides: to keep the tile, that his opponent drew, or to discard it.
Using in his readings only memory, logic and the ability to predict the draws.
In this battle your hand is before your opponent's eyes. And the match starts.
Even the smallest carelessness can prove fatal and feeling of the flow becomes the most important.
In a battle of two pros every piece of doubt leads to a defeat, and now it is more clear than ever before.
Pon!
It was this 7 pin discard, when Nishimura distinctly sensed the intensity and pressure of Sakurai's mahjong.
I wonder, was it his reading that I will draw second 1 pin?
However, it doesn't matter, victory is mine.
Pon.
Riichi.
It's over.
Head, wait!
The game is over, there is nothing we can do!
Idiot!
Nishimura, do you think anyone will hire you, knowing that you lost to a loner?
It doesn't matter, i plan to leave the organization.
What did you say?
I will return everything i got from you, head.
Do you give up on the position of second head?
Yes!
Second head.
You surely know your way to bring people to your side.
I wish I will never have to face against you again.
Sorry for keeping you so long.
Daigo, let's go!
Aniki!
Sakurai!
Don't you dare to die.
I'll try.
That's right.
Heya!
Aniki, please visit our restaurant again.
Alright, I need to go, see ya.
Don't fall of the bike, Daigo!
Russian translation: Anchan
English translation: Hag Kamikaze