Tiger and Dragon

Overview
A young yakuza thug finds himself in an unexpected mentorship with a struggling rakugo comic burdened by debt. As he navigates the vibrant yet quirky backstreets of Harajuku, he also encounters the comic's son, who operates a clothing store. Through their unlikely connections, the trio learns about life, ambition, and the art of storytelling, blending humor and heartfelt moments. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's bustling culture, their interactions reveal the complexities of friendship and the pursuit of dreams in a challenging world.
Episodes
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1

Turf Beach
After two months of training, Toraji struggles to remember an entire story. Meanwhile, his boss assigns him to look into Ginjiro, who has been behavin...
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2

The Manju We Fear
Toraji is assigned the mission of stirring up chaos at his boss's wedding celebration. As the event unfolds, he discovers a fascinating rakugo tale ab...
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3

Tea Ceremony
Ryuji gets a golden opportunity when a well-known producer becomes interested in his fashion line. Meanwhile, Donbei welcomes a talented new apprentic...
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4

Gonsuke's Lantern
Toraji struggles to grasp the idea of marriage while exploring it in one of his tales. Meanwhile, Donbei shocks everyone by sharing a surprising secre...
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5

A Stable Fire
After witnessing a married duo at his very first manzai comedy performance, Toraji is so taken with their act that he opts to step in as their manager...
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6

A Crow Cawing at Daybreak
Toraji persuades his boss to allow Ginjiro to take on a task independently. Meanwhile, worried about Donkichi being single and in his 40s, Ryuji and D...
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7

Cat's Plate
The Rakugo Association announces a competition aimed at discovering new talent. Toraji approaches Ryuji, hoping to persuade him to take the stage agai...
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8

Sudden Impulse
Eager to gain his father's approval, Ginjiro decides to use intel from a former acquaintance to shake down a rival gang. However, his plan quickly spi...
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9

Careless Tenement House
Yasuo, looking gaunt and desperate, suddenly confronts Toraji and reveals that he’s fleeing from his gang. Shortly after this encounter, Ryuji’s c...
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10

Shinagawa Double Suicide
As the Shinjuku Ryuseikai faces imminent collapse, Toraji finds himself at a crossroads, forced to make a tough choice. Meanwhile, Ryuji decides to st...
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11

The Child Is a Clamp
After serving three years in prison, Toraji is released and quickly realizes that everything around him has transformed. He makes his way to the rakug...