---
title: "Kakegurui"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kakegurui-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 72305
imdb_id: "tt7131720"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 1580
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Kakegurui (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kakegurui-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kakegurui is a television series centered on the social hierarchy of Hyakkaou Academy. The school operates under a system managed by a corrupt and sadistic student council where status is determined entirely by gambling. Students who accumulate debts they cannot repay are demeaned by their peers and forced to serve those to whom they owe money. The stakes of these competitions are severe, as some games involve the potential loss of fingernails, eyes, or even one's life. This established order is disrupted by the arrival of a transfer student named Yumeko Jabami. Described as dark, mysterious, and attractive, Jabami acts as a wildcard within the school. Unlike the other students who are bound by the rigid structure of the academy, she participates in the high-stakes gambling matches primarily for the thrill of the experience. Her presence challenges the existing system and introduces an unpredictable element to the academy, as she demonstrates a willingness to engage in dangerous games that threaten the status quo of the institution.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A thrill-seeking transfer student disrupts a debt-based gambling hierarchy at an elite academy."

### Why Watch
- unique high-stakes gambling premise
- complex morally ambiguous characters
- visually striking animation and cinematography

### Caveats & Content Note
- graphic consequences may disturb some viewers
- plot can be convoluted for casual viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains depictions of extreme punishments and psychological manipulation that may be disturbing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, intense, psychological, stylish, unpredictable

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tatsuya Tokutake** as *Ryōta Suzui (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Yumeko Jabami (voice)*
- **Minami Tanaka** as *Mary Saotome (voice)*
- **Ayaka Fukuhara** as *Sayaka Igarashi (voice)*
- **Karin Nanami** as *Yuriko Nishinotouin (voice)*
- **Yuuki Wakai** as *Itsuki Sumeragi (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *Kaede Manyuuda (voice)*
- **Mayu Udono** as *Runa Yomotsuki (voice)*
- **Mariya Ise** as *Midari Ikishima (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the series suitable for children?
No, it contains mature themes and graphic content unsuitable for young viewers.

### Q: What makes Yumeko Jabami different from other characters?
She plays games purely for the thrill, not for power or money.

### Q: Are there real consequences for losing games?
Yes, losers can face severe punishments including physical harm or servitude.

### Q: How does the school's system work?
Students gamble to gain or lose social status and money, with harsh penalties for debt.

### Q: Is the series based on a manga or light novel?
Yes, it is adapted from a manga series by Homura Kawamoto.

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