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Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu
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Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu

1988-05-25 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Animation · Drama · Crime

Ryuu, also known as Crying Dragon, is a mysterious man who often plays mahjong with gang members. He only wins by "ron" - a move in which one needs to wait for the opponent's tile to complete the win.

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Bandai, GAINAX, Magic Bus
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Japan
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