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June 17th, 2026 - Shanghai, China - The highly anticipated rerun collaboration event between Mahjong Soul and the legendary manga series AKAGI is now officially live! With the latest update, the event brings brand-new animated skins for Shigeru Akagi and Iwao Washizu, while also featuring the return of these iconic characters, along with decorations and gameplay modes. The event will run from June 16th to July 7th, 2026 (UTC-7).
Return of the Limited-Time Collaboration Event
Following the update, "The Night of Legends" event is officially back, bringing back the popular "Battle of Clairvoyance" and "Battle of Darkness" game modes. During this limited-time event, players can earn event tokens by participating in Ranked Matches, as well as the Clairvoyance and Darkness modes. By collecting enough tokens to reach specific milestones, players can unlock exclusive event rewards.
Rerun Collab Characters
This collaboration brings back two legendary characters from the AKAGI universe:
Shigeru Akagi - The protagonist of the manga. A white-haired boy with an eerie, otherworldly aura. He is a gambling genius who exhibits extraordinary competitiveness in all forms of gambling, starting with mahjong. He defies the ordinary in every aspect: talent, mentality, and luck. Opponents metaphorically call him the "Devil," and his playing style, which swallows opponents whole, is known as "Darkness" or the "Black Hole."
Iwao Washizu - Regarded as Akagi's ultimate rival, he is the Shadow Emperor who secretly controlled post-war Japan and amassed immense wealth. He is the only person Akagi recognizes as his own kind. As of August 1965, he was 75 years old. In the manga, he serves as a hidden protagonist.
Collaboration Outfits & Decorations
This event introduces new animated skins for Shigeru Akagi and Iwao Washizu, while bringing back the popular "Showdown of Light and Shadow" series. Also returning are five exclusive collab decorations, including the "Night of Legends" tablecloth, "Crest of Two Vultures" tile back, "Life on the Line" riichi bet, "Flames of Underworld" riichi effect, and "Whispers from Hell" winning effect—all capturing the essence of that legendary night of destiny.
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About AKAGI: The Genius Who Descended into Darkness
A masterpiece featured in "Modern Mahjong" magazine (Takeshobo). The story follows Shigeru Akagi from his youth to adulthood, showing his rise to becoming a legendary gambler. Like other Fukumoto works, it details the complexity of human nature. It is enjoyable even for readers unfamiliar with mahjong.
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