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Kakegurui

2017 – 2019Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

AnimationMystery
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding animated series about the mind and class and money, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E11 "The Woman Who Bets Her Life" 8.2

Episodes

7.5
7.2

Story

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…

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Gambling Thriller
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Sadistic School Hierarchy
  • Eccentric Protagonist
  • Visual Stylization
  • Dark Satire of Capitalism
  • Intense Tension
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Machiavellian Strategy

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yuichiro Hayashi, Yasunori Goto, Kenji Takahashi
Written by
Yasuko Kobayashi, Shigeru Murakoshi, Hiroshi Seko
Produced by
Souji Miyagi, Yanghwe Yoon, Shota Komatsu
Music by
Youhei Matsui, Tomohisa Ishikawa, Tohru Fujimura

Everyone

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Facts

July 1, 2017 · March 27, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 1, 2017
Last aired
March 27, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Anti-Climax, Loners Are Freaks, Villain Team-Up +9

  • Anti-Climax
  • Loners Are Freaks
  • Villain Team-Up
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Genre Deconstruction
  • Bland-Name Product
  • Tournament Arc
  • Lost Him in a Card Game
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Near-Miss Groin Attack
  • Kansas City Shuffle
  • Shout-Out

12 of 94 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kakegurui?"

Questions about Kakegurui

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kakegurui?

Netflix

In the United States, Kakegurui streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kakegurui worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Kakegurui okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Kakegurui?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2019.

Will Kakegurui scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Kakegurui in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Kakegurui use?

Anti-ClimaxLoners Are FreaksVillain Team-UpTeeth-Clenched TeamworkGenre DeconstructionBland-Name ProductTournament ArcLost Him in a Card GameManic Pixie Dream GirlNear-Miss Groin AttackKansas City ShuffleShout-Outand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 tropes for it, including Anti-Climax, Loners Are Freaks, and Villain Team-Up.