Gin to Kin
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Series information
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Gin to Kin is a manga series by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. The story begins with an encounter between Tetsuo Morita, a young man who can't get ahead in the world and wastes his money on gambling, and Ginji Hirai, a shady fixer who makes billions of yen in underworld dealings. Fascinated with Ginji, Morita is drawn to the dark underbelly of the world of finance.
Series
The series consists of 108 chapters, published in 1992-1996 and collected into 11 volumes.
Characters
See also: List of Gin to Kin characters
- Tetsuo Morita (Mastermind; Apprentice): A 20-year-old who has never held a steady job and spends his time and money at the race track. Recruited by Ginji to assist him in his illicit schemes, he quickly learns the ropes and sets out on the path of becoming an underworld villain.
- Ginji Hirai (Lead Mastermind): An influential figure in the criminal underworld, known as "Gin-ou" ("Silver King"), who makes fortunes through various illegal means.
Tricks
See also: List of Tricks in Gin to Kin
Gin to Kin focuses on the various schemes and underworld dealings carried out by Ginji's group and Morita, each of which involving their own Tricks. Some of these involve gambling, as befits a Fukumoto manga, but others center on finance, politics, or security work.
