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Kakegurui

  • TV Series
  • 2018–2019
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.5K
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Kakegurui (2018)
KAKEGURUI (US Trailer)
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A gambling prodigy comes to an elite school run by games and turns the order upside down.A gambling prodigy comes to an elite school run by games and turns the order upside down.A gambling prodigy comes to an elite school run by games and turns the order upside down.

  • Stars
    • Minami Hamabe
    • Aoi Morikawa
    • Mahiro Takasugi
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    6.8/10
    1.5K
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    • Stars
      • Minami Hamabe
      • Aoi Morikawa
      • Mahiro Takasugi
    • 15User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes15

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    Minami Hamabe
    Minami Hamabe
    • Yumeko Jabami
    • 2018–2019
    Aoi Morikawa
    Aoi Morikawa
    • Mary Saotome
    • 2018–2019
    Mahiro Takasugi
    • Ryota Suzui
    • 2018–2019
    Taishi Nakagawa
    Taishi Nakagawa
    • Kaede Manyuda
    • 2018–2019
    Yurika Nakamura
    • Sayaka Igarashi
    • 2018–2019
    Ruka Matsuda
    • Itsuki Sumeragi
    • 2018–2019
    Natsume Mito
    • Runa Yomozuki
    • 2018–2019
    Miki Yanagi
    Miki Yanagi
    • Midari Ikishima
    • 2018–2019
    Natsumi Okamoto
    • Yuriko Nishinotoin
    • 2018–2019
    Kiyo Matsumoto
    • Nanami Tsubomi
    • 2018–2019
    Yûma Yamoto
    Yûma Yamoto
    • Jun Kiwatari
    • 2018
    Elaiza Ikeda
    • Kirari Momobami
    • 2019
    Misato Morita
    Misato Morita
    • 2018
    Sayuri Matsumura
    • Yumemi Yumemite
    • 2019
    Akira Onodera
    • Kyu Nitobe
    • 2019
    Mizuki Maehara
    • Shinnoji
    • 2019
    Yura Someno
    • Saori
    • 2019
    Haruka Fukuhara
    Haruka Fukuhara
    • Jueri Arukibi
    • 2019
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    9JamieM-79

    It's humorously cringy

    The show is great. It is also extremely cringeworthy at times, with over emphasised facial expressions and unrealistically dramatised reactions, but this is done deliberately due to it being based on the anime where this is often the case. One of the first characters we are introduced to in the series is extremely over dramatic, and this is an intentional move by the writers to make him both cringy and an icon of the series itself, with his character mostly providing comic relief whenever his disproportionately dramatised reactions to the protagonist's choices are shown. As a whole, the series is extremely enjoyable and i would highly recommend it.
    6PennyReviews

    Good Enough

    The drama was made to feel like an anime. And as a result, some situations (actually, most of them) were overacted. On the other hand, huge credits have to be given to the actors and actresses for their performances. Some of the characters were really cute and deadly at the same time, but likable overall. Some other, however, were simply annoying (see the last girl with the russian roulette themed bet). Plus, even though the cases-games were enjoyable and entertaining, the drama was left with a wide open ending. So, six out of ten, because of the ending (could have been handled better, even if there is a second season-movie on works).
    8adamtoy

    Japanese style drama / comedy but met my expectations - Recommended

    If you followed or watched ANY Japanese game or variety shows, the all have two things in common. One, over the top situations and Two, over the top character acting. This is simply part of the Japanese culture (and most asian entertainment production). One doesn't go to a Japanese restaurant with American flavors expectations do you? If you do, then you are missing the whole point.

    For me, I knew what I was getting into and because of that, was not disappointed. The over exaggerated acting only added to the fun, plus helped to really solidify the character's persona. For example, Suzui - so melodramatic all the time, almost a comic relief but you get the sense of his loyalty and concern through it all. The main character, Jabami - so calculating and cunning, almost cold. But yet at times, sympathetic to the needs of others. It really comes through.

    Yes, if you want a show set in reality, then this kind of genre will disappoint, but if you like almost unbelievable twists and plots revealed at almost every episode, then give this series a try.

    Japanese language only, with foreign subtitles. Two seasons / 10 episodes each
    7alaningle7

    Place your bets

    A series about an elite school where Status and success is based on the ability to gamble. Into this environment comes a new girl set to expose the cheats and challenge the system. It is based on anime and kudos to the actors and director for giving it the feel of reading a comic book.
    6hanentr

    I had the best time with this

    It's bad. It knows it's bad. And it's having fun with it. If you go in hoping for an engaging live-action retelling of the anime, you're going to realize really quickly that the anime doesn't translate well into real life. Luckily, the creators realized that too. So they made it as silly and insane as possible. Go in after having a few drinks and just have a good time.

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2018 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler
    • Production company
      • Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS)
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      24 minutes
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