So far,Kakeguruihas had three live-action adaptations, with a fourth one set to be released on Netflix.
Based on the popular manga series, the series delves into themes of risk, power, and obsession.
But, it’s worth noting that director Tsutomu Hanabusa’s movie didnt really add anything new.
Instead, the film told the same story as the anime and the live-action Japanese series.
Instead, the plot of Kakegurui 2: Ultimate Russian Roulettewas completely original.
However, the authors ofKakeguruiwere actively involved in the creation of the story.
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Live-action TV anime adaptations have proven to be more successful than movies.
For various reasons, the TV adaptation model should be the standard.
Instead of being Kakegurui, like the previous adaptations of the manga, the TV show will be titledBet.
Kakegurui (2018) is a Japanese live-action series set in Hyakkaou Private Academy, where students are ranked by their gambling winnings rather than academic success. Starring Minami Hamabe as transfer student Yumeko Jabami, the show explores the high stakes and psychological mind games involved in the school’s gambling culture. Based on the popular manga series, the series delves into themes of risk, power, and obsession.
Netflixs adaptation ofKakeguruilooks like it will change quite a few things about its source material.
Instead of taking place in Japan, the live-action series will have Yumeko transfer from Japan to the US.
However, its too soon to tell ifBetwill be a success or a failure.
