Initially being a manga by Homura Kawamoto, then an anime, and now a live-action movie series, Kakegurui inherits the anime’s bold aesthetic and adapts to each platform pretty well. I call it a “movie series” because the franchise has already announced a sequel to its first live-action […]
It is not everytime that you find a story about gambling interesting. Gambling in anime culture has always been a game of two things: psychological wits and the money you stake. Anime about a battle where people are willing to bet their money, relationships, and lives are goosebump-inducing and rare to come by. Nonetheless, there are […]
The first live-action film based on Homura Kawamoto and Tōru Naomura’s Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler manga, revealed on Saturday that the film’s sequel will be released in Japan in 2021. The film is temporarily titled Eiga Kakegurui Part 2. The sequel will include a returning cast. Tsutomu Hanabusa is returning to direct the film and […]
Kakegurui is a Japanese manga series written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura. The series follows the rich and elite students of Hyakkaou Private Academy. These students are taught important subjects like other schools during the day, however, at night Hyakkou turns into a gambling den. The students’ popularity is determined by their […]
Sometimes, the most physically challenging situations don’t require any physical strength at all. Instead, they need a sense of calmness, confidence, and an absurd amount of obsession over gambling! Kakegurui is a gambling anime with a high school setting. The seemingly posh school has peculiar inner workings that include gambling and manipulation as a part […]