Kakegurui (2018–2019) User Reviews

I had the best time with this

[hanentr · 6/10 · 16 April 2020]

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.

Good Enough

[PennyReviews · 6/10 · 26 February 2019]

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).

I'm addicted to kakegurui live action <3

[lauraeresh · 6/10 · 8 November 2020]

The main leads are awesome and I really liked the ost! Maeri and Yumeko are the best duo I want season 3 or the movie part 2!!! :((

Place your bets

[alaningle7 · 7/10 · 4 January 2021]

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.

Enjoyed

[vegeta-07512 · 10/10 · 16 September 2018]

Loved the characters and the story, was hoping for more, upset they've only released 10 episodes as I got through them in one evening

Great!

[bethdoty · 10/10 · 7 July 2020]

They did a great job with this! I love how they incorporated the still moments!! And killed it!

Anime can't be live action

[hasibul3hasan · 1/10 · 8 April 2021]

All the action where over reacted. And the production was so poor.

Kakegurui the best anime

[xmercyx · 10/10 · 15 January 2019]

Kakegurui the best anime on the world 10 /10 Please kakegurui 3

Watch the anime, avoid this

[raptors-69747 · 3/10 · 1 August 2019]

They tried to copycat año expressions from the anime but they lack charisma and look fake. Kudos for trying but at the end it turned to be worst

Season 3 is highly anticipated

[katerinagolovina · 10/10 · 14 July 2019]

It's exactly like anime and it's very entertaining to see actors trying to go all in with the emotions and facial expression! You can't take it seriously but to really enjoy it you need to look at it as anime episode. I LOVED it! Wish it was more NC17 haha

Japanese style drama / comedy but met my expectations - Recommended

[adamtoy · 8/10 · 15 July 2019]

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

Cringe

[musichania · 2/10 · 21 October 2021]

The first time I see a live action movie of an anime, taking all the anime elements with it, making the series one of the cringiest things i have ever seen. Overreacting and shouting on every sentence is essensial in anime, but in a live action movie? Nothing seemed realistic.

A work of art both the series and the movies

[bcnkor · 10/10 · 18 December 2021]

Masterful interpretation of all the actors, with a great script in the series and movies, and the director has been able to position the entire team very well to make a masterpiece of art.

Stick to the original

[givenlovelybees · 4/10 · 19 January 2024]

Rather stick to the original. There's so much cringe when it comes to the acting. One cannot translate the exaggerated expressions of 2D characters into the real life, it just ends up cringey this series prove it. And also didn't really get that Yumeko energy from the lead(not sayingi was expectingthe animes weird sensual momoents). I honestly expected more considering the fact that this isn't a show about super powers and those sorts of things meaning no need for big budget cgi and things like that. I hope everyone who wants to create an anime live action takes a look at One Piece, one could still see the essence of the character without the actor being super cringe.