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Saki is a Japanese manga series about mahjong written and illustrated by Ritz Kobayashi. Set in a world where mahjong is a popular competitive sport, the story follows Saki Miyanaga, a first-year high school girl who dislikes mahjong but possesses an extraordinary talent for it. After being invited by a friend, she joins her school's mahjong club, and together with another mahjong prodigy, Nodoka Haramura, she strives to participate in the National High School Mahjong Tournament. The manga began serialization in Young Gangan magazine in 2006, and has spawned several spin-off manga, including Saki Achiga-hen episode of side-A and Shinohayu the dawn of age. The series has also been adapted into anime, live-action dramas, films, and video games, and is widely popular among fans. Known for its unique moe-style artwork, detailed mahjong depiction, and engaging storyline, Saki brings new vitality and charm to the traditional game of mahjong. The extraordinary skills displayed by the main characters during matches, as well as the friendships and rivalries between them, are key elements that attract viewers.