Kakegurui (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2017, Kakegurui is an animation, mystery, crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Run by a corrupt and sadistic school council, the “system” at Hyakkaou is based on gambling, with losers who cannot cover their debts being demeaned by their peers and forced to serve their debtholders. And if that’s not terrifying enough, some games can result in losing an eye, one’s fingernails, or even their life! But the system is shocked when transfer student Yumeko Jabami arrives. Dark, mysterious and attractive, she’s a wildcard who plays for the thrill of it...
Who’s in it. Kakegurui stars Tatsuya Tokutake as Ryōta Suzui (voice), Saori Hayami as Yumeko Jabami (voice), Minami Tanaka as Mary Saotome (voice) and Ayaka Fukuhara as Sayaka Igarashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Kakegurui sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kakegurui (2017)?
- 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 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, mystery, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kakegurui?
- Kakegurui stars Tatsuya Tokutake, Saori Hayami, Minami Tanaka, Ayaka Fukuhara and Karin Nanami.
- When was Kakegurui released?
- Kakegurui was released in 2017.