Today's pick in the Daily Anime Pick-Series where I pick one anime each day that I think is worth watching is Kakegurui!
This anime is one you should be warned about: it is only suitable for a mature audience. It is centered around gambling but that's not what makes it unsuitable, it's rather that the gamblers have a few screws loose. You have been warned.
It follows Yumeko Jabami, a new student at a special school that prepares children of the richest people in the world for their future. Since they have to learn how to deal with large amounts of money this students indulge in gambling activities. This will result in people that end up winning money from others and people that end up with a huge debt. The latter receive the pet status and are treated poorly. Yumeko, though, doesn't care about winning or loosing; she's just a gambling fanatic. And even though she doesn't care she is equipped with some great skill of her own that come in handy for her upcoming games.
This anime masterfully depicts the madness of the characters in their gambling episodes. It offers some exciting insight in game strategies and doesn't waste any second to capture your attention. If you can handle the madness this anime throws at you then I recommend you to watch it, if not, you might be disturbed in case you decided to watch it either way.
Description
Unlike many schools, attending Hyakkaou Private Academy prepares students for their time in the real world. Since many of the students are the children of the richest people in the world, the academy has its quirks that separate it from all the others. By day, it is a normal school, educating its pupils in history, languages, and the like. But at night, it turns into a gambling den, educating them in the art of dealing with money and manipulating people. Money is power; those who come out on top in the games stand at the top of the school.
Yumeko Jabami, a seemingly naive and beautiful transfer student, is ready to try her hand at Hyakkaou's special curriculum. Unlike the rest, she doesn't play to win, but for the thrill of the gamble, and her borderline insane way of gambling might just bring too many new cards to the table.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Studios
MAPPA
Genres
Drama, Game, Mystery, Psychological, School, Shounen
Season & Length & Source
- Summer 2017 (Jul 1, 2017 to Sep 23, 2017)
- 12 Episodes
- Manga
Franchise
- Kakegurui
- Kakegurui 2nd Season (Sequel)