Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhairoku

凍牌〜裏レート麻雀闘牌録〜

6.63(4K votes)

Ranked #7064Popularity #5282

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Type

Status

Finished Airing

Aired

Oct 5, 2024 to Apr 5, 2025

Studios:East Fish Studio

DramaSuspense

Synopsis

Ever since moving into his own apartment, quiet high school student Kei has been looking for a new thrill. He soon finds himself playing mahjong, but his whole life takes a dramatic turn when he is forced to play the game with a criminal group. Even though the odds seem against him, Kei is able to outmatch the others. Instead of claiming his reward in cash, however, he decides to take an abducted girl named Amina under his wing. Due to Kei's skills and cold playstyle, the mysterious Hideharu Seki takes an interest in him, introducing him to mahjong parlors and new potential opponents. But when matched up against an experienced player named Doujima, Kei is severely outskilled and only narrowly escapes going into serious debt. If he wants to protect his new life with Amina, Kei must find a way to outwit these shady characters and come out on top in every game he plays. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Worth Watching? — Global Verdict

7.3/10

Average Review Score

50%

Recommend It

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International Reviews

PhAnT0M_Alt

Recommended

Great riichi mahjong series for people who PLAY MAHJONG. If you don't play Riichi Mahjong you will have a tough time understanding the series and therefore should start off with something else first. A generally weak adaptation of the source material with its low budget but manages to convey the same tension and stakes as the original story. Mainly hindered by the fact that there was no english sub for a large portion of its airing so I had to watch it raw, but recently there's been a official release that's about to catch up. If you've watched/read any similar works like Akagi and Tenyou'll enjoy the series as well

8 found helpfulApr 9, 2025

StycinViro

Recommended

Episodes (25)

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Community Discussion

First of all, I know nothing about Mahjong, and after finishing this series the only things I've learned are some words like Tsumo, Riichi, Pon, and Dura. Not like I know what any of those mean, but now I know them. So, as someone who doesn't know anything about the gambling game that this entire series has as it's core gimmick, here's my review after finishing it: It was really fun to watch the plot develop and the world evolve as the show went on. The character's are all good, and it's always satisfying when one pulls of some insane crazy move that wins them theround. The high stakes that they set for some of the games are also impactful, and not always just a monetary prize, which helped keep the show from feeling boring and repetitive (if they had only ever won money, then it would've eventually been pointless and get up to unrealistic amounts). Someone always has an angle they're working, and a reason that makes sense for that character to be working that angle, and since each of the characters were so well crafted that's the reason I enjoyed this show. I probably would've liked it more if I had any knowledge of Mahjong, and sometimes I rolled my eyes when someone would get the exact thing they needed even when it has a 1/100,000 chance of something happening, but the story was engaging enough for me to keep watching anyway. TL:DR; I'd recommend this if you enjoy shows about the underworld gambling scene, even if you don't know anything about Mahjong. I certainly didn't when I started watching (and still don't after finishing) this show and I still enjoyed it enough to watch all 25 episodes. I'd probably even watch a second season if one ever comes out. 7/10 because I don't know anything about Mahjong and that's a main part of the story so it wasn't possible to get around that.

Loubna_al-taweel

Mixed Feelings

I can’t believe I finished watching it. Too many violent and inhuman scenes --- definitely not for sensitive viewers. However, it’s really a good anime. Even though I didn’t understand the game well, the story keeps you always anticipating the next episode, As for characters: My favorite was definitely Doujima (not Kei!). Despite his involvement in the underworld like everyone else, his strong yet soft, mature nature made him stand out. The character I hated most? Yuu. I don’t blame her—she’s just an ordinary girl, and her reactions were normal... but did she have to make her lack of trust in Kei so obvious? That frustration neverfaded.

6 found helpfulApr 26, 2025

P0L0-Fujiwara

Not RecommendedFunny

Well... This anime made me feel to write my first review on this website for quite a while which wonder why. To get straight to the point : The anime greatly lacks on the writing side all the way from Episode 1 to 25. The reason is being mostly focused on Mahjong (obviously) but, also, on a Yakuza war. Character development is non-existent, foreshadowing can be calculated pretty much in advance. I believe it looks the same on the manga which explains the "story" progress this way. This is clearly a sub-Akagi anime in terms of plot, characters & rules-sets. Unfortunelately, the violence is also toopresent in a deseperate attempt to fill the gaps in the lack of writing. The only good thing i can say is correctly animated and backgrounds is decent and doesn't make an immediate drop. Is maybe better that this anime didn't been simulcasted and just stay in the shadow realm.

10 found helpfulMay 16, 2025

Shisui-Pho

Recommended

Touhai 100% stands out as one of the most memorable anime of the season(though it never got that much attention). The show masterfully builds suspense and delivering unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. Even without any prior knowledge of Mahjong it’s easy to get hooked, there’s enough explanation throughout to enjoy the strategic tension without feeling lost(but you should not fret if you do not understand you should still enjoy). While I’m not ready to challenge anyone to a Mahjong match anytime soon, I picked up just enough to appreciate the stakes and thrills of each game. In a season filledwith fantasy, magic, and sci-fi, Touhai offers something refreshingly different. It’s an engaging mix of strategy, suspense, and well-timed action, making it a unique standout among its peers. Highly recommend!

0 found helpfulApr 18, 2025