Akira and Akira
The story begins in April 1986 and is set during the days of the bubble economy. Kaidou Akira comes from a wealthy background and is the heir of a large company Tokai Yuusen. On the other hand, his genius classmate from the University of Tokyo, Yamazaki Akira had a tough life due to the bankruptcy of his father's company and having to run away from creditors but overcomes the odds to graduatefrom the top-notch school. The two are employed at the same bank and get caught in a battle lasting over 10 years which causes upheavals in their lives.
Episodes
A rivalry erupts between Kaido and Yamazaki as they work on a financing project for a bank. Little do they know of the harsh fate that awaits them.
After investing 3 billion yen into a drug company, Kaido is asked for an additional 500 million. Later, a factory head asks Yamazaki for financing.
Yamazaki wants to finance the factory, but an executive rejects the proposal. With the division struggling for more financing, Kaido proposes a plan.
Kaido’s father Kazuma asks him for additional funds to prevent a buyout from another company. Meanwhile, Yamazaki is demoted to the Shizuoka Branch.
To finance a resort, two companies in the shipping conglomerate decide to switch banks. Kaido voices his concerns about a new venture with his uncles.
When Kazuma gets ill and collapses, the shipping company is unable to select a new leader. Meanwhile, Kaido's uncles devise a plan to get more power.
Ryoma is chosen to lead the company. As work on the resort begins, Yamazaki and Mizushima discover he’s signed an outrageous contract with his uncles.
Taking up a new position, Kaido struggles to deal with the resort's debt. Yamazaki works under Kaido, managing operations with Mizushima.
Yamazaki is turned away by Dainichi Beer, while several deals fall apart under Kaido. Tensions on both sides rise as the two Akira's finally face off.
