Legendary Gambler Tetsuya

1. E1. The Magician of the Tiles

   Oct 7, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya has been gaining confidence in his gambling skills since his arrival to Shinjuku. But then, a creepy-looking man came to stand in his way. In the last round of their duel, Tetsuya get to being just one tile away form scoring Kokushi Muso. He was only one step away from victory, but ended up being taken to the cleaners by Boshu, a local pro.

2. E2. The Code of the Gamblers

   Oct 14, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya pleaded Boshu, a professional gambler, for advice. He did what he was told and went to play mahjong without a penny in his pocket. However, he was quickly confronted by a trap set for him by a gang of professional cheaters. Tetsuya went through a merciless baptism into the world of gambling… and felt the tough reality with every bone in his body.

3. E3. Requirements to Win

   Oct 21, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya has been struggling in his battle against the gamblers of Shinjuku. Step by step, however, he has begun to get a grasp of the techniques needed to become a winner. Tetsuya went on to challenge his foe, a slick cheat called Tobi to a rematch. This time, Tetsuya got his revenge and taught Tobi a lesson he won't soon forget!

4. E4. The Best in Shinjuku

   Oct 28, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya turned down Boshu's offer to become partners. He was confronted by a pair of twins, both professional gamblers. Tetsuya was able to decipher the gestures used by the twins to signal each other… But he was in a tough spot because he couldn't figure out how they were swapping tiles with each other. Boshu saw through their act and told Tetsuya that they're using their rings to hide the tiles. Boshu and Tetsuya decide to team up, and proceeded to crush their opponents with a stacking technique called "Double Deuce Tenho!" On that day, Japan saw the birth of Shinjuku's number one team.

5. E5. Asia vs. Shinjuku

   Nov 4, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya and Boshu have held up to their fame as the best team in Shinjuku. One day, they challenged two men who Boshu has supposedly lost before. The duo just returned from mahjong's homeland China and called themselves the best in all Asia. Having played with their lives at stake against the pros in China, they've mastered some amazing skills. Now, they have been using those skills to bombard Tetusya with yakumans. Boshu on the other hand, hasn't done anything to help his partner. On the contrary, he has flat out ignored Tetsuya the whole game.

6. E6. The Test

   Nov 11, 2000 · 23m

   Tetsuya and Boshu have held up to their fame as the best team in Shinjuku. One day, they faced off with a duo who had just returned from mahjong's homeland China. Tetsuya started the game with complete confidence in himself, but was soon taunted by the endless streaks of yakumans. To make things worse, Boshu seemed indifferent about his plight, and gave him the cold shoulder. Eventually, Tetsuya devised a trick that led them to a massive comeback. The best in Shinjuku pulled off another major victory!

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