Ryuu
main character
OVA
5.3
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Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Mahjong100%Gambling79%Yakuza79%Mafia79%Gangs70%
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Synopsis & Story
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.
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Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: should you watch it?
At a glance
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 34% of 190 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 329 AniList users who started it, 10.3% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 249 have finished it.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially mahjong, gambling, yakuza, mafia.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu: Hiryuu no Shou
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Junichi Noujou
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Character design
- Keizou Shimizu
- Music
- Masaki Sekijima
Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu FAQ
- How many episodes does Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu have?
- Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu has 3 episodes of about 40 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu?
- About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
- Is Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu finished?
- Yes. Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu has finished airing — the final episode aired July 27, 1990.
- Is there a season 2 of Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu?
- No sequel is listed for Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu based on a manga?
- Yes. Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu adapts the manga by Junichi Noujou.
- Who animated Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu?
- Mahjong Hishou-den Naki no Ryuu was animated by GAINAX and directed by Satoshi Dezaki.