---
title: "Saki"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saki-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 29884
imdb_id: "tt1409064"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 38
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Saki (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saki-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Saki" is a Japanese television series that combines elements of sports action and high school drama. The show primarily focuses on the story of a girl's personal growth. As the series progresses, the main characters engage in competitive mahjong, a popular Japanese card game. The story takes place in the context of a national high school mahjong tournament, where various teams face off against each other in a high-stakes competition. The series explores the mental and emotional challenges that the characters face as they strive to achieve their goals and overcome their rivals. The narrative delves into the complexities of high school life, highlighting the relationships, conflicts, and personal struggles of the characters involved in the mahjong tournament. The series offers a unique blend of sports action and high school drama, providing an engaging and character-driven story.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student navigates personal growth while competing in a high-stakes national mahjong tournament."

### Why Watch
- engaging sports action
- character-driven development

### Caveats & Content Note
- specific focus on mahjong
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of high school drama and competitive sports.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sports, drama, competitive, youthful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Saki (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 38
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 34 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kana Ueda** as *Saki Miyanaga (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Nodoka Haramura (voice)*
- **Rie Kugimiya** as *Yuki Kataoka (voice)*
- **Ryoko Shiraishi** as *Mako Someya (voice)*
- **Shizuka Itoh** as *Hisa Takei (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Saki?
The series follows a girl and her teammates as they compete in a national high school mahjong tournament.

### Q: What genre is Saki?
It is a mix of sports action and high school drama.

### Q: When was Saki released?
The series began in 2009.

### Q: What is the main character's relationship with mahjong?
Due to childhood circumstances, the protagonist initially dislikes mahjong and tries to keep her play low-profile.

### Q: Is this a sports series?
Yes, the story centers on the characters' efforts to succeed in a competitive high school mahjong tournament.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*