ムダヅモ無き改革 -THE LEGEND OF KOIZUMI-

"Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku -THE LEGEND OF KOIZUMI-" is a Japanese manga series created by Hideki Ohwada, known for its exaggerated style and surreal battle scenes centered around mahjong. Set in a fictional political landscape, the manga depicts world leaders as players with superpowers and exceptional mahjong skills, engaging in intense mahjong duels for their nations' interests. The main character is former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a mahjong master known for his signature techniques such as the "Kokushi Musou Thirteen Waits" and "Goumeihai." The manga is filled with absurd settings and exaggerated skills, such as using depleted uranium mahjong tiles and nuclear weapon-like mahjong abilities. It combines political satire, action-adventure, and comedic elements to create a unique entertainment experience that has attracted many readers. In addition to the manga, it has been adapted into an OVA anime and has a sequel titled "Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: Princess of Zipang." Key characters include Junichiro Koizumi, U.S. President George W. Bush, and Russian President Putin, each with unique mahjong skills and backstories.