
Shin Mahjong Demon 5: Shinjuku Mahjong Showdown
Drama
Overview
He who conquers Kabukicho conquers the nation! This thrilling mahjong film faithfully recreates the atmosphere of a mahjong tournament held in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district during the 1970s, known as the golden age of mahjong. Who will be able to stop the legendary mahjong master, Shoichi Sakurai, from achieving a third consecutive victory...? The curtain rises on a fierce battle for pride between these men!
Top Cast


Kentarō Shimizu
Kentarō Shimizu
Shoichi Sakurai
Kentarō Shimizu
Shoichi Sakurai


Yutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige
Tiger of Kyushu
Yutaka Matsushige
Tiger of Kyushu


Kazuyoshi Ozawa
Kazuyoshi Ozawa
Kazuyoshi Ozawa


Yūta Sone
Yūta Sone
Yuki
Yūta Sone
Yuki
Kentarou Nakakura
Kentarou Nakakura
Kentarou Nakakura


Takahashi Kazuoki
Takahashi Kazuoki
Takahashi Kazuoki


Harumi Sone
Harumi Sone
Harumi Sone


Tamio Kawachi
Tamio Kawachi
Tamio Kawachi
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