Kakegurui (2017)
Students gamble for their lives and dignity in a surreal, gritty world of high-stakes anime mystery.
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…
How intense is Kakegurui?
Kakegurui is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Kakegurui feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpysurreal
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Kakegurui
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Kakegurui for you?
Is Kakegurui scary?
Only a little. Kakegurui has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Kakegurui gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Kakegurui sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Kakegurui OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Kakegurui?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Kakegurui?
Kakegurui is streaming on Netflix.
Does Kakegurui have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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