Kakegurui

A stylish, high-stakes thrill ride where every gamble is a psychological duel, blending dark intrigue with over-the-top theatrics.

Created by

Kenji Takahashi, Konosuke Uda

Genres

Animation, Mystery, Crime

Starring

Tatsuya Tokutake, Saori Hayami, Minami Tanaka

Overview

Run by a corrupt and sadistic school council, the “system” at Hyakkaou is based on gambling, with losers who cannot cover their debts being demeaned by their peers and forced to serve their debtholders. And if that’s not terrifying enough, some games can result in losing an eye, one’s fingernails, or even their life! But the system is shocked when transfer student Yumeko Jabami arrives. Dark, mysterious and attractive, she’s a wildcard who plays for the thrill of it…

How it feels

Tense, dark, absurd and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, power, corruption, greed

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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