Kakegurui (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2018, Kakegurui is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Children from influential families in politics and businesses attend the Hyakkaou Private Academy. There, the hierarchy of the students are classified by a series of games. Students that win the games are on the ruling side and the students who lose become slaves. One day, a mysterious girl, Yumeko Jabami (Minami Hamabe), is transferred to Hyakkaou Private Academy. She looks pure and pretty, but she is actually a compulsive gambler and seeks out the thrill of taking calculated risks.
Who’s in it. Kakegurui stars Minami Hamabe as Yumeko Jabami, Mahiro Takasugi as Ryota Suzui, Aoi Morikawa as Meari Saotome and Taishi Nakagawa as Kaede Manyuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kakegurui has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kakegurui page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kakegurui tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kakegurui (2018)?
- In US, Kakegurui is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kakegurui worth watching?
- Kakegurui holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kakegurui?
- Kakegurui stars Minami Hamabe, Mahiro Takasugi, Aoi Morikawa, Taishi Nakagawa and Yurika Nakamura.
- When was Kakegurui released?
- Kakegurui was released in 2018.