Ryuu
main character
OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Total watch time
- 45 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 23, 1991
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Original creator
- Junichi Noujou
- Music
- Masaki Sekijima
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
Estimated watch time
0h 45m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Mahjong80%Gambling73%Gangs50%
OVAFINISHEDRelease date TBA 4.6 / 10 AniList score
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou
麻雀飛翔伝 哭きの竜 飛竜之章
Synopsis
An OVA released in 1991. Unlike the previous OVA series, this episode was produced separately by Toshiba. The protagonist, Ryuu or Crying Dragon, is a mysterious man who often plays games with the gang members. He only wins by "ron", a move in which one needs to wait for the opponent's tile to complete the win. * 'Ron' is also called 'Naki' in mahjong, which has the same pronunciation as 'Crying' in Japanese. Mahjong Hishouden Naki no Ryuu is a mahjong anime based on a manga by Nojo Junichi in 1980s-90s.
Should you watch Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou?
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 46/100.
At about 45 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially mahjong, gambling.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Junichi Noujou
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Character design
- Keizou Shimizu
- Music
- Masaki Sekijima
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu
Related entries
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou FAQ
How many episodes does Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou have?
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou has 1 episodes of about 45 minutes each, roughly 45 minutes in total.
Is Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou finished?
Yes. Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou has finished airing — the final episode aired August 23, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou?
No sequel is listed for Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou based on a manga?
Yes. Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou adapts the manga by Junichi Noujou.