Kakegurui Picture Drama
賭ケグルイ メイド喫茶百花王 / Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler Picture Drama
| Genres: Comedy, High Stakes Game, Strategy Game, Suspense | |
| Themes: High Stakes Game, Strategy Game | |
| Studios: MAPPA | |
| Rating: 6.67 / 10 | |
| Rank: #6204 | |
| Popularity: #3985 | |
| Users Listed: 38,000 | |
| Users Scored: 14,516 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 03/06/2024 | |
| Aired: October 13, 2017 – February 9, 2018 (Fall) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 3 |
Synopsis:
In the opulent and fiercely competitive Hyakkaou Private Academy, social standing is determined by gambling. Those at the top indulge in extravagant displays of wealth and power, while those lower face a brutal existence. The narrative follows Yumeko Jabami, a seemingly eccentric transfer student with an uncanny ability to read people – a talent that makes her a disruptive force within the academy's established hierarchy. As she navigates the intricate world of high-stakes games, Yumeko challenges the very foundations of Hyakkaou’s societal structure. The series explores themes of power dynamics, psychological manipulation, and the blurred lines between entertainment and exploitation, all set against a backdrop of unsettling beauty and intense social pressure. Expect a visually striking narrative with complex character interactions and morally ambiguous choices.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Hyakkaou's Maid Café (Aired: 10/13/2017)
- Episode 2: Hyakkaou, the School of Cat Ears (Aired: 12/15/2017)
- Episode 3: The Student Council's Coffee Shop Plan (Aired: 02/09/2018)
Characters:
- Jabami, Yumeko (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori
- Saotome, Mary (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Minami
- Suzui, Ryouta (Main) - Voice Actors: Tokutake, Tatsuya
- Igarashi, Sayaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuhara, Ayaka
- Ikishima, Midari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ise, Mariya
- Manyuda, Kaede (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
- Momobami, Ririka (Supporting)
- Momobami, Kirari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
- Nishinotouin, Yuriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanami, Karin
- Sumeragi, Itsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakai, Yuuki
- Yomozuki, Runa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Udono, Mayu
- Yumemite, Yumemi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Serizawa, Yuu
Staff:
- Kawamoto, Homura (Original Creator)
- Naomura, Tooru (Original Character Design)
Reviews:
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User pyszne (Score: 10/10):
VERY CUTE. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was a nice treat after watching the first two seasons :3. And even if you haven't watched the first two seconds, I think that you should still watch these short eps bc theyre CUTE. All of the ships are in here also, plus, they wear maid outfits n cat ears n stuff so it was very adorable and I really liked that they included stuff like that to make it fun. I rlly dont have any critisism but this stupid thing is telling me to write more LIKE WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO SAY? THE EPS ARE 1-2MINS LONG. -
User JonathanGHG (Score: 7/10):
pros: - You get to see your favorite cast of characters indulge in slice of life tropes such as wearing cat ears, wearing maid outfits, and shipping. - Episodes are very quick so there's no real time commitment. cons: - I just finished watching all three episodes and already forgot what even happens lmfao. - Lacks substance/meaning beyond the superficial. Doesn't really add to the show. neutral: - The chronological order in which you would watch these episodes for it to make sense within the events of season one could make you wonder why character x and y are interacting in the way that they portrayed. For that reason some episodes feelmore like flashbacks and some feel like the present, as of the ending to season one. Would be nice if the Director intentionally portrayed flashbacks as what they are instead of just treating them all the same considering that these all came out after the end of the first season.
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Kakegurui (anime - Parent Story)