JOKER GAME

A cerebral, slow-burning spy thriller that keeps you constantly guessing who is deceiving whom, with a cold, elegant atmosphere.

Created by

Hirotaka Mori, Kazuya Nomura

Genres

Drama, Animation, Mystery

Starring

Yurika Aizawa, Tomokazu Seki, Kentaro Tone

Overview

Taking place in the year 1937 on the eve of World War II, the story involves a mysterious spy training organization known as the "D Agency." The organization is established by Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki from the Imperial Japanese Army. His ideals lead him to recruit people beyond military academy graduates and personnel, while training them to become skilled agents in arts of manipulation. These agents would become a specialized team to conduct operations. One such antihero agent, under the name Jirou Gamou, goes on a harrowing mission to uncover secret documents titled "Black Notes," while battling forces from within and without his own ranks.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and demanding.

About

Deception, conspiracy, power, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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