Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai

Same exact art style, produced by the same people - Kaiji is sure to reward the viewer with as much intensity as Akagi, if not more. I highly recommend watching Akagi if you plan on watching Kaiji. 

Both are made after the manga of the same author, both deal with gambling and exceptional, life-and-death situations when the main characters have to use all their intellect and presence of mind to survive. Similar design, too, ugly at the first sight but it grows on you. 

Both Psychological animes with battles of wits and finding out what ur opponent has. Both about gambling. 

Both anime comes from MADHOUSE, also done by the same director and mangaka. The main characters are very similar. Both are gambling animes, the little difference that in Akagi they focus on Mahjong (a chinese board game), but in Kaiji they play various games that can get them killed or they can win a lot of money, this part is correct for Akagi also 

Exactly the same art style and use of tension, suspense and thrills. Both are great series but I like Kaiji a little better. 

Same story, same feel, cept Akagi's a badass mudabitch, but Kaiji sheds manly tears 

Both are gambling anime directed by the same director. The style of animation is completely the same. Both of them have amazing cliffhangers and both main characters analyze their opponents psychologically and play mind games in order to get the results they want.  

The whole idea that they dont become scared of death and such 

Same Author, Same Seiyuu for the main character, same graphic style. Most important, both animes are about gambling, but the theme is made more psychological than what it could look like.  

Same creator Same art style Both gambling animes There's a lot of pressure to win in both The main difference would be that Kaiji is more of a good guy and doesn't have such a dominating presence  

same atmosphere that makes you uneasy, same author with an very unique art style (Nobuyuki Fukumoto). Akagi and Kaiji are two characters that are very similar when it comes to gambling. They go all out! Akagi may seem darker than Kaiji, but the deep psychological analysis of characters remains the same. 

Both created by the same author with suspense, strategy, and gambling. Similar art styles. Though I don't recommend you watch it if you don't like/understand mahjong.  

Gamble and life on the edge. All or nothing. A will to survive. Despair, faith, courage, sharp mind.  

-Both stories is about gambling -In both stories if you lose the gamble you die -Both animes are all about Psycology.  

Both anime are about gambling,where the protagonists risk their lives.They have the same art style because both anime are manga adaptations made by the same mangaka.Both anime are psychologically intense,with breathtaking mindgames, amazing plot twists and shocking moments. 

Both series are by the same author and contain similar themes (gambling/challenges). Akagi seems more mature at first, but I'd say both are on equal footing by Kaiji's second season (and you should watch both). Art is pretty much the same, except improved on Kaiji, and both have OSTs that suit the theme of their respective series. 

Firstly both anime share the same studio, director and mangaka, so you can expect some very similar vibes. Both anime revolve around gambling and mind games, in a life-and-death scenario. Kaiji differs being a much more humane and brutal story, showing the internal struggles of its protagonist as he is put in multiple gambles. While Akagi showcases more of an overpowering force of wit with its genius unbeatable protagonist who fears absolutely nothing whilst its gambles all revolving around the game of Mahjong. So, if your a fan of Nobuyuki Fukumoto or stories of wit and gambles in life-and-death scenarios, then it's likely you'll love both series. read more 

Same original creator. The tension during the matches is the same, it only changes the game, the bets are absurd, and the two MC's are voiced by the same person, Masato Hagiwara. 

Basically Akagi 2, except that the MC lost a pair and is more of a wimp than he was before.. 

Kaiji and Akagi are the main characters competing in games with high stakes bets, though Akagi focuses on Mahjong. Both feature predominantly male casts and big noses. Seriously there are almost no women in sight and the noses sure do take some getting used to. 

Same author, same art, both are about a mastermind who is doing gambling and can die if he loses. Both are also masterpieces. 

Both are gambling anime. Akagi is more calm and calculating while Kaiji often depicts the worst in human traits. 

A young man uses his natural aptitude for gambling to rise from the dregs of society and become a gambling legend. The stakes are high, with lives on the line and large amounts of money changing hands. Since they come from the same manga-ka, they share their distinct art style of pointy-faced characters and crazy old men with white hair who bully their subordinates. 

Both are excellent animes based on the gambling world of the same author and with different points of view. Kaiji is a bum whose life consists of betting, and Akagi is a mahjong genius who descended into darkness 

Quite an obvious recommendation. Kaiji and Akagi are both original stories from the brilliant Nobuyuki Fukumoto. The reason I'm recommending Akagi is that it is similar in tone and it revolves around riichi mahjong, which is also played in the Kaiji Manga after the second season of the Anime.  

Same author, both are about gambling and the main characters are mastermind.  

One gambling man, one game, and large sums of money. Those are essentially the three things that link these two anime together, both made by MADHOUSE studios. Both of these rely heavily on suspense and tension to draw the viewer in, you'll also find many other similarities such as art style and character personalities. To an extent it's a case of 'you like one, then you'll like the other'. 

It's Akagi with baseballs, so cash. 

Akagi is another anime about gambling men although it involves the game of mahjongg while One Outs is about baseball. The character design of Tōa Tokuchi is similar to Akagi's character, but then again the Madhouse animation studio has assembled a team of veterans from Akagi for the series. I will make more recommendations as the show progresses.  

If you liked how Akagi took something boring like majhong and somehow made it exciting suspense mindgame action then One Outs delivers except without the noses (Hey I liked the noses but most didnt...) and now its baseball.  

both animes are based on how well they can use their minds. both main characters are similar in how badass they are compared to evreyone else in the anime 

Both revolve around gamblers with amazing talent of analyzing/ reading their opponents mind and using it to win the games they play. Both Akagi and Toua are very calm and seem to not care about the results of the games but in reality their calmness comes from their high level of confidence in their abilities. The main characters are both very realistic and act based on logic.  

The main character of both is similar, cold blooded, cunning, is a genius. And both are about games. 

One Outs is Akagi but with Baseball instead of mahjong. psychological thrillers and mind games. 

both about super badass main character who destroy enemies with his scientific genius and temporarily control his opponent's actions 

One Outs can be described as Akagi with baseball instead of mahjong. Because that's what it is. The main character Tokuchi Toua is essentially the same person as Akagi. A cold-blooded genius who beats his enemies with mind games, emotional manipulation and wits. Another thing is that One Outs and Touas tricks are much easier to understand than what Akagi is doing, even if you don't know the rules. If you couldn't really get into Akagi because of a lack of knowledge about mahjong, you might want to try this anime instead. 

Akagi plays mahjong. Toua Tokuchi plays baseball. Apart from that, they are nearly the same character, including having the same seiyuu. The author of the One Outs manga drew heavily upon Akagi for inspiration, and both series are created by the same studio and director. 

Gambling and stakes on the line, both One Outs and Akagi brings out the psychological twist to gaming. The main male protagonists from both series are intelligent and often stay ahead of the game. Madhouse is also involved with the production of these two anime so expect some similar artwork. There is smart logic to the games that these two anime tries to convey. With that, there are intensity and thriller-like endings to many episodes that keep viewers at the edge of their seats. 

In both animes, we have a Mind Fuck main character that could be called prodigies in the game they play and like to Gamble a lot. 

Both One outs and Touhai Densetsu Akagi contain high stakes bets based on psychological cues. Skill and strategy will determine the fate of the main characters in each show. Baseball or mahjong could end up with life or death situations. 

Both anime feature gambling.Akagi is about mahjong and One Outs is about baseball.They are both psychological seinen mindgames with intense scenes and big plot twists.Their protagonists are very similar too.Both are cold-blooded and badass characters who put on purpose their lives at risk and they are extremely smart outsmarting each opponent that stands in their way.They are also voiced by the same voice actor.They have the same feeling so if you like the one then you will definetely like the other. 

Simple games, but they're actually not as simple as they look; skill and experience is not everyhing one needs to win. The protagonists in both anime share the same cold sadistic personality; they don't only aim to win the game; but also aim to crash their opponents completely. These two anime are just the same, the only different thing is the setting. 

Calm, cooled, collected and without fear is how the genius operates to topple the psychological battlefield. Showing the very reasons why they are known as the best, the very reason why they have gathered a cult following of enchanted and mesmerised followers. So, are you a fan mind games and gambles, involving a genius invincible protagonist? Well I have two anime for you, the only major difference is that One Outs focuses on baseball, while Akagi focuses on Mahjong. 

Both... ...are about intense, psychological high-stakes gambles. ...feature badass geniuses as main characters. ...rely on lengthy explanations of their incredible plans and strategies. ...consistenly create exciting cliffhangers. ...have amazingly awesome soundtracks! One Outs is more accessible, as it is about baseball and has much more modern animation and art style. Akagi is about Mahjong, and thus requires you to pay a lot more attention if you are unfamiliar with the ruleset. That said, I could enjoy Akagi even without actual Mahjong experience. Akagi also has a rather "unique" art style that is said to scare off new viewers, but I personally like it a lot.  

Both are about gambling. Akagi is focused on Mahjong while One Outs is about baseball. Both have smart and confident main character. Matches typically are about exploiting the game in some way. 

Watch one if you've already watched the other - mainly bc MCs represent each other so much, matter of fact, Madhouse made sure they share same VA who does such a great job. FYI: You won't understand mahjong in Akagi, not even the basics without a little research cause there's little-to-no explanation. Regardless, if you couldn't get enough of Tokuchi or Kaiji, at least give this 3-5 episodes, Akagi himself alone is an excuse to watch this. 

High stakes gambling anime centred around a game (Baseball/Riichi Mahjong) being used to gamble. The protagonist is presented a young man with an innate talent in the respective games that allows him to play on a much higher level than his opponents. This, combined with his cocky yet relaxed attitude and his inhuman skills at deductive reasoning make him appear more monster than human to his opponents and allies alike. They also feature a modified version of the respective games make especially for gambling (One Outs/Washizu Mahjong). 

Big Brain main characters that arent afraid to play risky games where the stakes get higher and higher. 

Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong! Style - totally different, but anime-spirit and fans - same... 

Akagi is a Mahjong anime for the more mature type. 

If youre intested in mahjong, and not BS echhi in Saki. Its like watching pros play black jack, just when you think their pwned.... 

Both tv-series about mahjong and incredible players. Main difference is that Saki more about sports side of the game instead of gambling, which took main place in «Akagi». 

Saki = Mahjong * Mahjong + Kawaii Akagi = Mahjong * Mahjong - Kawaii 

Both anime show mahjong playing. Although in Saki, the characters play like they are cheating or hacking the game. 

both are focus at "mahjong" game while Saki used tournament's sport cliche Akagi had none but Akagi has more mature, more intense, more dangerous theme and character in Akagi could cheating without shame if no one catched them. while Saki wasn't play any money because it's treat as sport not gamble but Akagi was all about gamble and use money for bluff as well. 

They both play Mahjong, however, Akagi takes it to the next level with strats and stuff. And none of the super power bullshit Saki pulls out. The theme of Akagi is more mature and revolves around gambling.  

Both of them star genius protagonists who engage in mind games with their opponents. Neither of them are really good guys, and both of them delight in crushing their opponents completely. 

same atmosphere 

These two psychological anime have the main character participate in a battle of wits. Akagi plays Mahjong and breaks his opponents, while Light from Death Note writes people's names in a notebook that retires them. 

The plot is similar. The main character is extremely good in a game he/she just get presented. Behind him/her us always a person dumb enough to study what the main character is doing. The main difference is that in Kakegurui the mc lose at times, but in Akagi it does not 

Kakegurui is funny as a gambling anime, but if you want something darker and more realistic, Akagi is what you're looking for. The protagonist is still overpowered, but what you're looking for is watching interesting gambles with a lot of psychology involved. 

Almost the only similarity is Mahjong (a chinese board game), and all the dirty triks that comes with that game cheating, figthing and the most importent surviving. If you liked Tetsuya then you should definitely check out Akagi.  

Akagi and Tetsuya are both about the same basic subject - that is, riichi mahjong - and although the emphasis is more on cheating and underhand play in Tetsuya than on the godly luck and mindmessing of Akagi, the two share a lot of common links - both are biographicals of sort, focusing on the rise of their titular subjects into sorts of mahjong legends. There's enough common ground that fans of Akagi will almost certainly like Tetsuya, and I should imagine vice-versa. 

Both tactical, far eastern games with similar mind set and psychological observation. 

Akagi is a bit darker themed and also mahjong(although with some twists) Akagi is also more of a soloist than shion by far Akagi's games are more detailed as well and there is alot more on the line than a mystery in Akagi *if you liked Shion* you'll definitely enjoy Akagi 

Both are set in the same period (late 50's) and deal with the underworld, and both are great series. 

If you like the idea of a board game being the focus of where all the action is, you will definitely need to watch Hikaru No Go if you like Akagi. 

Both anime series follows the same style and involves Nobuyuki Fukumoto, who is the author & director of the adapted series. Hence, they both have very similar themes mainly involved with gambling. The artwork are very similar if not the same for both anime series; same anime production studio Madhouse is involved. Both anime series also plays on the psychological factors of the various gambling matches. The main male protagonist seems to be an intellectual individual who tries to stay ahead of the game. There is strategies involved in their games and thus creates tension every episode.