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Kakegurui is one of the weirdest shows I've ever seen. That's a good thing, mind you. I've always loved the weird and strange things that came out of the internet as a kid, and it led me down a path that eventually landed me here. Kakegurui, Paranoia Agent, The Eric Andre Show, so many amazing products coming out of the strangest minds of our generation. So, as a love letter to the strange, here's my review of Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler. Enjoy!
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Omen - Kakegurui OST
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Bewitching Madness - Kakegurui OST
Blazing Anger - Kakegurui OST
The Demise of Mankind - Kakegurui OST
10 - Kakegurui xx OST
Gloating - Kakegurui OST
Waltz of Joy - Kakegurui OST
09 - Kakegurui xx OST
Deal With the Devil - Kakegurui OST
21 - Kakegurui xx OST
Things Remembered - Kakegurui OST
Debating Truth - Kakegurui OST
On the Edge of Life and Death - Kakegurui OST
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President of Academy - Beastars OST
Harlequin Rabbits - Beastars OST
Will - Beastars OST
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KAKEGURUI: TWIN VIDEO OUT NOW: kzhead.info/sun/a91ufLqlqn6af6M/bejne.html In the process of making a detailed and rigorous analysis, you need to leave some points on the cutting room floor. I wanna talk about some of them in this comment: - Mary Saotome is a very interesting character. Mary goes through everything a normal main character would, but the show instead focuses on Yumeko. Think about it, a non-rich person who was able to enter the school via scholarship (said in the manga) slowly rises in the school until becoming a pet. She manages to climb out of the bottom of the system with a resolve to change it for the good of everyone. If Yumeko didn't exist, Mary would be the main character. - This is not *actually* the weirdest anime I've ever seen. It's the second weirdest. But it's honestly pretty hard to come up with an eyecatching title that says "wow this is a really weird anime but it's not THE weirdest anime" y'know? The weirdest one I've seen is Paranoia Agent, which I might do a video about soon. I'll add more as I think of them.
how fascinating that you bring up the first point. i believe you are aware of kakegurui twin that will be coming out in August 2022, where it focuses on the story BEFORE yumeko arrives at the academy where mary is the protagonist, as she goes against the previous incarnation of the student council. i am incredibly excited to see your review of that when it comes out. kakegurui twin currently has an ongoing manga series (i myself am halfway through it) and the games definitely display zero compromise, just like the games in kakegurui xx.
honestly, kakegurui isn't my favourite anime (if you're curious i can divulge on my favourite anime) but the way you've discussed your points and insights regarding the show, well damn. it might as well be my favourite. see its this kind of analysis that now makes me fucked for options when choosing who my favourite character in the show is. all of them are incredible 😁
at the end of the day, i feel that a lot of criticism is levied at the show and it truly demonstrates that people just aren't willing to accept something different, something which you've pointed out so succinctly. kakegurui will always have a special place in my heart for so many of the reasons you've elucidated within the video, some of which i didn't even realise until I heard you say out. thank you so much for this incredible deep-dive into the psychology of yumeko and kirari, and I am beyond excited to see what you make of kakegurui twin next year. SPOILER: you are going to love sachiko juraku.
Paranoia Agent is amazing! But yes I agree, it's strange but handles topics well enough in my opinion
@@enbybunny6827 Oh, absolutely. I loved watching Paranoia Agent when my brother showed it to me.
Woke: We never hear Yumeko's internal monologue and that makes her terrifying and incomprehensible Bespoke: Yumeko has no internal monologue. Head empty no thoughts. Elevator music.
I just realized this and now my view on the entire show just changed
surviving solely on instinct
yumeko and i have that in common🤭
Haha poker go boop
that's probably accurate and it does make it better
I actually liked this show quite a bit mostly because of how strange it is and I enjoyed the over-dramatization of a lot of the scenes and borderline psychological mystery at times.
samme
same, one of the reasons why i continued watching
@@hi-tk9kl why does everyone has that skin pfp?
Honestly really weird but I loved it
@@howahowa2294 Beans
One of the very few shows where I actually love the sexual scenes, mostly because they don't feel horny to me, they feel more... disgusting. Like you should be put off by those characters. It screams to me "Look at how inhumane this is. No normal person should be like this. Pleasure in the face of death. You watch with horror and disgust in your face... and yet you don't stop watching. They live and die by the twisted ways of this wretched circus... and you keep watching. Cheering for someone barely any better than the antagonists." I feel this has so much more appeal than normal, senseless fanservice. It's almost borderline horror for something with such a cheerful and colourful aesthetic.
This guy gets it!
Yessir
Yeah, you're *really* gonna need to explain to me how Kakegurui's OPs make hyper-sexualized minors out to be something viewers should be disgusted by.
God, do people really think that art cannot be meaningful and horny simultaneously?? I'm sure the mangaka was absolutely retching while rendering the 23rd scene of yumeko busting a nut to gambling, lmao
@@runespar hyper-sexualized? Did you miss all of highschool or something? This shit is tame as hell compared to what already happens. They also didn’t say anything about the OP. Try reading before arguing against an imaginary statement
"Midari wants to die" Actually, Midari wants to experience the thrill of a near death experience. When we first meet her, in the bathroom scene, after surviving, she says, "Yes!! I survived!" (paraphrased probably). She LOVES a terrifying thrill (hence, why she stabbed her eye out, and got genuinely mad when she found out the finger game was completely safe.) So, she doesnt want to die, but she wants to experience the thrill of dying or almost dying. Anyways, as an ex-diehard kakegurui fan trying to get back into it, i love this video A LOT:D HELP ME "actuallt☝🏼🤓"
True!!
True. That’s why she and Yumeko are different. Midari wants SPECIFICALLY the possible of death and pain while Yumeko wants the possibility of EITHER win or loss. She won’t ever try to lose on purpose while Midari always will - Midari takes away the risk that Yumeko craves and that’s why Yumeko hates her.
He aint gonna say all that 💀💀
@@tobennaokoli4450Agreed, Midari cutting both strings is no different than the iron plate that keeps their fingers safe - it eliminates all risk and makes the outcome 100% predictable.
100%
my question is HOW THE HECK DID ALL THE STUDENTS DRAW SUCH GOOD HANDS!??
LITERALLY
They secretly used printers
??? Because they are at the top for a reason. These aren’t just any amateur players, they are at the top because they have experience and knowledge.
@@LordDomielOfElysium I can’t even tell if you are joking or not 💀
@@LordDomielOfElysium fe
"mary wants control, itsuki wants approval, yuriko wants to mantain the culture club, *midari wants to die* " same midari, same 💀
Don't we all?
Are you two ok? We would miss you if you would be gone. I know I am just some stranger from the internet but it would make me sad if you'd be gone.
@Easy Star no :)
@@chrisyoung7662 WTF BROTHER I FOUND YOU
@@MegalixQuattroLOL3453 Ayo WTF!?
5:37 : You could also call Yumeko an invasive species. These types of species have no predators and are largely foreign to an existing food chain, much like Yumeko is to Hayakawa Academy. They prey on almost every living thing in the ecosystem and the resources, biodiversity, and all other aspects of the ecosystem are depleted until this species reproduces so much that it reaches carrying capacity (the maximum number of individuals in the species that the ecosystem can handle). An invasive species poses a massive threat to any ecosystem; its uncontrollable without human intervention, which parallels to Yumeko’s unpredictable and strange nature compared to other students and student council members at Hayakawa. An obvious difference, though, is that unlike an invasive species, Yumeko has no existing carrying capacity and is free to wreck havoc without limit. Yumeko herself is an invasive species to the academy, and honestly it’s the perfect, most interesting part of this series seeing the impact she has on almost every aspect of how the school runs.
I actually thought he was gonna say Invasive species as well.
That’s basically what kirari explained to the student council but in much covert ways where unless you’re smart & paid attention, you’d get it.
yup. even kirari said that she's "exotic"
Yumeko is more of a kaiju or some sort of Extinction event Asteroid seeing as she is just so...... alien, her mind works like that of an Elder Horror.
wait, isn't it Hyakkao Private Academy?
I think the sexual stuff in the show is used to make things even more uncomfortable, like they’re literally so obsessed with gambling that they get turn on by the action of it all. Well, it makes me uncomfortable anyway 😅
It's only Yumeko and Midari like that, the rest don't care as much or at all.
sometimes i completely forget that ryota is one of the protagonists, sometimes even forgetting he exists.
He feels like that one side character that no one cares about
@@sweetvanillagf not even a side character, you just remember he exists every once in a while
@@sweetvanillagf MATSUDA U IDIOT
That was probably intentional. We need him as a narrator because he's sane unlike everyone else
I like to see it as he represents the audience since he’s the narrator
Dude, I don’t even watch anime and honestly have no intentions of watching this one, but your description and breakdown of this show is so entertaining
Thanks
Man, I couldn't agree anymore
same
Same here bruh
True
“One thing you may notice in the series is that we never once hear the thoughts inside her head” Me, instantly: [imagines her with constant wii music playing in her head, no other sentient thoughts, just that]
honestly not hearing yumeko's thoughts made it much better. Like I know jack shit about any of the games being played but even without understanding fully what's going on there is something about not knowing her plans that made me feel the same thrill of gambling as yumeko and it kept me roped into the action
yumeko is a cat. nothing in her head except chaos and elevator music.
@@struberichizkek The chaos is innate to her body, the mind is still empty
The thing I like about this anime is the fact that yumeko doesn’t keep on winning. She just loves risking her life
Plot armor in this show is nonexistent
@@XENAFIX She actually wins a lot and doesn't get killed when needed.
@@MJ-uk6luThey can't make her win all the time because that would deplete the stakes altogether but I still feel like she has plenty of plot armour.
Absolutely godly analysis. Really bringing justice to this show, which people tend to brush off as fun and games with a fan service side. It’s so much more than that.
a fan service that is justifiable which is rare
@xx ItzVeronica xx here take some internet points on your impeccable morality you beacon of justice
@@savwodaabdi3600 😂😂.. I'm stealing this comment for all the self righteous people of the internet
@@savwodaabdi3600 lol
@@savwodaabdi3600 ok ho
I honestly adore the show and hate it at the same time, the sexualization really probes me off of it and it’s quite creepy considering all the characters are minors but it’s psychological aspects and it’s complete insanity keep me wanting to rewatch it over and over.
Because it's made for them
Honestly same, it’s too sexualized that it is too cringy for me but the symbolism and psychological aspects tied into the entire series is so interesting. I liked the manga better personally, I just wished they toned down the sex appeal especially since this is a high school and it is done in such a creepy uncomfortable way.
@@firework-iu5sk it's for teens that's way
@@lmars7961 what teen drama and teen movies say other wise . Did u forget shouen is made for teen guys
@@firework-iu5sk Pretty much every anime is oversexualized lol, at least shonen anime which is most of anime
I used to watch this with my friends when I was like 13-14 and we called it “the gambling lesbian show”. I actually forgot about it till now, guess I need to go rewatch it
That should be the actual name ngl
I mean, it IS a gambling lesbian show
@@itzjustdt351 That's not what it's about at all
@MJ-uk6lu I'm just kidding, I loved the anime been looking forward to reading the manga.
@@itzjustdt351 I recommend reading Twin as well. IMO it's even better than regular Kakegurui.
Yumeko actually destroyed Kirari’s school ecosystem and seemed to be amused. The pet system was abolished because of Yumeko. Even as kids, Kirari and Yumeko were both on the same wavelength.
I agree with all your criticism and on all the part of Kirari is the best antagonist. Although the truth is that I like manga a lot more, I think it’s far superior to anime and Mary x Ririka’s relationship..... it’s definitely another level.
well surely whenever season 3 is made they'll cover all of that, yeah? I will say that I've only read one manga, Beastars, and I did find it better constructed than the show, even though I really like Beastars. I do plan to read it soon.
'I WANT YOU TO PUNCH ME' said kirari one day 🤔 I MEAN RIRIKA SORRY LMAO
@Alex uhhh nah in the manga when ririka said I want you to punch me to mary
This Youtiuber does not understand Gambling-Anime and fails to see how objectively this Anime is a failure at being what it tries to be. As Mothers Basement has poitned out (but even he wasnt harsh enough in his Criticism): this Anime fails laughably hard at Stakes. Establishing Stakes is what this Anime just cant get right.
@@slevinchannel7589 UHHH
Yeah best anime I watched! I want a third season! I think the drawing and animation of the eyes are soo awesome!
Same i hope they make a 3d season or..9 SEASONS EEE
Manga is better.
@@KarenEstepa reading is for nerds
@@flixs1353 lol ok zoomer reading is not bad yk
They’re going to make more. The creator is just busy with other gambling anime’s they’re making
I have ADHD and this show became a favorite of mine just due to how much there is going on without it being about fighting, and it doesn't really repeat things too much. I could rewatch it tons and tons, and I'd be pretty happy each time.
Yes sameee!!!!
Get out of my mind 😭
Omg same
I think I love this anime so much because Yumeko as a protagonist fights for nothing but her own enjoyment and impulses. This paired with the overdramatics and the disdain you initially feel for her opponents is immensely satisfying.
“If the hyakkau private academy is a jungle then yumeko jabami is a fucking tornado” got me so hard because it’s so weird but so accurate
u mean u got turned on by that line...? 😧
I hope they make more seasons because as a manga reader till this day, the story keeps getting better and more unpredictable so to finally have it animated would be so cool. I hope they won't change anything that happens in the manga cuz all the things going on now are too cool to skip or change. I'm happy the kakegurui twins anime was announced cuz I personally love that manga as well!
Yes! And I’m not gonna say any spoilers but the president’s sister is so COOL in the manga!
@@acrow1443 she absolutely is!! I can’t wait for what chapter 90 has in store
@@benchkidedits2820 She is like best girl! (In my opinion) I just hope the next season will be like the manga and not completely diverse. (Like The Promise Neverland’s second season.)
@@acrow1443 yeah exactly! Main fear of them changing things up comes from them doing it before in the anime and even adding a character that doesn’t even exist in the story.
@@benchkidedits2820 Yes, that is something I’m scared of, i just want them to go with what happened in the manga, not like that last season. Hopefully they will make the next season like the manga. That would be enjoyable.
I LOVE the symbolism in this shit. Like for example,yumeko is compared to a snake in one of the episodes. The school is treated almost like an Eden,and the little "snake" would be someone that brings a revolutionary and defying feeling,breaking down the "peace" and hierarchy that once was established by the student council in that paradise. (even some songs of the ost are named after this) I also love how the President and Yumeko are so different,yet so similar,not only in this kind of mythical meaning,but also in things like color theory. I didn't like the second season that much,but i do recommend the anime,it's really fun to watch and easy for someone who just started to watch anime.
Hell, Yumeko's last name has the kanji "Ja" (蛇) in it, which means "snake". The symbolism is truly immaculate.
The fact that this was my first anime💀💀💀💀
One of my favorite anime for sure even tho I have no idea why?! The sexualisation is off-putting and unnecessary (very fanservice-y) , but i'm living for the insanity, the visuals, the games and the soundtrack is a masterpiece!! EDIT: I dont necessarily disagree entirely with the inclusion of sexual themes, however there are some that are placed with reason and purpose (e.g. Yumeko's explaination to Maeri in the first episode; or her general being "turned on" by herself or others taking huge risks) and others that are in my opinion untastful fanservice (e.g Sayaka grabbing yumekos boobs or midari liberally org*sming in a toilet stall). In general I do think it mostly serves the purpose of being uncomfortable to add to the weirdness of the show. It also makes it an interesting tool to show just how far these people can go driven by their pleasure they get from taking these major risks.
I wouldn’t say the sexualization is unnecessary. Sexuality is ultimately the most powerful energy, representing pleasure, creation, etc… it’s the only thing keeping us alive. Yumeko and the others getting “sexual” pleasure is to show just how integral gambling is to life itself. It’s the only time she feels anything.
How is it off putting unless your adult my teen self love it
@@Trollestiatumblur ok cool. This could've been fixed by making them not under 18 and therefore, minors
@Damien Diaz True tho, it would've made way more sense if they were all young adults. Still horny as hell for poker, but it would've made this aspect less uncomfortable for adults
@@damnianos2557 It’s a Shonen, what do y’all expect?
Also, it is kind of implied that Yumeko's mother ended up dying because of gambling which is insane.
I think u mean her sis, but kinda off topic kinda not, yk how each family the momobami clan has their own specialty? I feel like gambling is the jabami specialty
@@XENAFIXin the manga it is stated that the Jabami business is in fact gambling. However Yumeko’s mother actually died because of her sister (Yumeko’s aunt) who accidentally got her killed in order to stop her from gambling. (It’s also implied that Yumeko is pretty much like her mother in terms of inheriting her gambling addiction)
As an Ex-Mormon, I was NOT mentally prepared to hear my old church described as a “sect of Catholicism”. That hit me like a freight train lmao. Although, you’re not… wrong? I can see it. Although God forbid you ever say that to a genuine Mormon. They would probably blue screen like an old Dell computer.
yeah lol, being raised mormon, slight bluescreening is pretty accurate to how I reacted to it being referred to as a sect of Catholicism.
@@invrtedpwnda9456I’m not Mormon care to explain?
@@ionlyfwthraxx Just because, well, Mormonism ISNT a sect of Catholicism. It's a sect of Christianity. I've never heard it called a derivative of Catholicism before, especially since it's honestly not super different from a lot of christian churches, it's just one of them that's on the more traditional side. Still a heavy focus on Christ like most Christian denominations, hence the full name, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Yeah, it's got some stuff that's unique, but none of the stuff is wacky, its pretty standard religious stuff. I feel like most of Mormonism's reputation comes from misconceptions & general religious stereotypes. Well, that AND the crazies that any kind of more traditional religion attracts. They're always the vocal minority that everyone pays attention to lol.
As a Catholic, hell no lmao. Mormonism is downright heretical
I JUST REALIZED SOMETHING! when Kirari would have marked the fool card her nail was at the bottom of the card while the card was upright, but when Ryota was about to draw it the nail mark was at the top of the card. Meaning that the card was reversed, so if Ryota selected the card Kirari would have won the game.
That's not how nail polish works, that's not a nail mark, it's her blue lipstick haha
Why the hell would she kiss the card!? She obviously had just done her nails and so they rubbed off on the card @@xPauliAa
@@bamboyant8366what do you mean why? because she wanted to mark it... no one walks around with wet polish lol look at the mark again, it's exactly like a kiss mark with a gap in the middle and the placement matches exactly to where she held the card in front of her lips, I thought this was rather obvious
I see what you mean but putting her lips on the card seems too obvious, Runa could have seen and stopped her. I agree she marked it on purpose, but I'm pretty sure it was with her nail polish. @@xPauliAa
i've seen so many people shit on kakegurui because it was so 'repetitive' and 'predictable'. some even said how the characters were lazily created psychopaths. even i didn't know how to defend the anime until i saw this video and could pin point exactly why i loved the anime to death. thank you for the amazing video.
I love this series so much!! I really hope a season three is made soon!! 😭
I believe they’re working on s3 rn
Mhm, currently they are working on Kakegurui Twin!
@@noobyari4420 really yay!
Same I love it so much
Season three is not confirmed, however, the prequel manga ‘Kakegurui Twin’ that follows Mary before Yumeko joins the academy, is currently being adapted :) !
In all honesty, I never was thinking about Kakegurui as "strange", and I think it's because of the sense of consistency with the world and characters themself. It's one of the best shows I watched, even if I had enough of it at some point, not only in its physical execution (animation etc.) but with a story that is not changing characters because the author had to step out of his/her comfort zone.
Kakegurui mangas are actually just more about strategies. Twin is also all about Saotome.
"The difference is that in Kakeguri, god and the devil are one and the same" is a line that goes so INSANELY hard WOW. i adore all this analysis so much, but that line especially took me out. also, super glad others are put off by all the weird sex themes too. at least it's not fanservice in the traditional way, and it DOES seem to be intentionally off-putting at times, but... man. we get that the gambling is euphoric for these people. let's move on
I love this analysis. I’ve seen the video mothers basement made and I think they completely missed the point. I have watched this anime over and over again and you’ve still understood it better than me. I got a lot of it but especially stuff with Kirari and Yumeko and why Kirari doesn’t stop Yumeko I didn’t understand. I get it now though. The tower of doors is my absolute favourite 😂
I completely agree with you! I don't like mothers basement take on a lot of anime since a lot of it is quite negative and a lot of the points I feel are missed or just very surface level. I reckon mothers basement's take on Kakegurui being a bad gambling anime has missed the point since (in my opinion) Kakegurui is not a gambling anime. I feel it's a psychological anime based around these characters with gambling being a part, but not the main focus. I certainly didn't watch Death Note to discuss law and ethics haha
I started watching this show but the amount of random strange leg shots were really weird but I'm gonna try and watch it again maybe
I had literally the exact same thought lmao. Episode one has like 20 thigh shots, most episodes have way less beyond that
I promise you that it's worth it
@The World realtalk
It's worth it lmao. Treat it like a Tarantino flick with all the feet shots lol
Yeah the weird amount of fan service for them to all (except yuriko) to be under the age of 18 is the only bad part
In a way this reminds me of Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa, she is the Ultimate Strategiser and the Ultimate Despair, her intelligence meant she was bored of everything and the only truly non predictable thing that could entertain her was despair, causing it and watching it unfold
yeah but danganrompa fucking sucks, play a good Spike Chunsoft series next time
@@andersolson44your idea of good and someone else’s idea of good won’t always be equal.
@@hieras you're right, my idea of good is better.
@@andersolson44 to you, yes.
speaking of Danganronpa, Celeste would absolutely run everyone over if she enrolled in this school instead of Hope's Peak
Not to mention the OST for this anime is one of the best I've heard. It perfectly embodies all the scenes and characters.
Exactly my point!
This was one of the best analysis of the show I’ve ever seen. It really strengthened my understanding of the show. Thank you so much for such an insightful and interesting perspective of Kakegurui.
Uhh, I searched "Beastars Earrape" and ended up here. Stayed for the quality video tho.
dude same
Xd
Mother’s Basement gave this series the thumbs down and that definitely triggered me. I rarely deviate from my niche of post-apocalyptic or shounen type anime, and Kakegurui was the one show that got me to branch my interests out. It’s so weird and dramatic that i can’t help but enjoy every episode. It’s not a perfect 10, but it’s definitely up to snuff
LMAO nope this anime has no stake whatsoever just look at season 1 nothing happened we knew she ll never lose nor the mc and neither em had a character development either Wanna branch i suggest u see an acc good anime and u ll be happy closest thing to a good shounen is fate/zero or mob psycho and u ll see character developement feel good moment and emotional developement from all the character and this is just in 1 season
@@lordmoncef5494 You know this is subjective right?Not everyone will enjoy the same things and not everyone will branch out with the same things.If this led them to branch out good for them but don’t tell them what to watch because you love it
Really? I thought he liked it, he just didn’t like that it didn’t focus much on gambling.
@@gregjayonnaise8314 If I recall, he said he didn't like it because it's a school setting. This school setting implies that there is always a safety net that prevents the worst from happening. Thereby removing the tension or something.
@@ferociousmaliciousghost He said that he was fine with it, but it was the gambling aspect he wasn't a fan of. From what I remember, it wasn't the school setting that implied a safety net. Instead, the sky-high stakes were the problem. It gave every fight a feeling of inevitability because Yumeko literally would not be able to recover if she lost in so many of the games we see. Compare that to something like Kaiji, where the protagonist loses limbs, is humiliated, and generally crushed, but still comes out alive. He loses plenty of games, but they're rarely to the death.
Something to add (I'm not sure if this was lost in translation or if I'm just wrong), but Sayaka arguably *did* lose her relationship to Kirari. Her specifically **Platonic business** relationship was exchanged for something more intimate. (that being F buddies or girlfriends could swing either way) PS: Yea they're gay or at least *VERY* heavily implied to be. (they lay in flowers and Kirari *licks* Sayaka's open wound, If that doesn't convince you, IDK what else I can say)
That makes sense. It might have gotten lost in translation or I might have just missed it, but that's a cleaner resolution to that entire thing.
Sometimes the least known critics are the most important.
Honestly I just spaced out and forgot about the world while watching this
Same
ayyy same
Besides the actual story and entire metaphor of the show, the music design is nothing short of perfect. The strings that play whenever someone realises they have lost everything really sing their absolute devastation. The motifs with the piano also send shivers down my spine every time I hear them. God I love this show.
It's nice to see someone give this crazy ass show the respect it deserves.
Did I watch a 33 minute video about an anime I have not seen. Yes I did. Do I regret it? No, no I do not. I really like the way you explain what this series is about and who the main players are. It's very easy to understand and makes me interested to watch this series!
WATCH IT ITS SO GOOD
Watching this series as a sex-repulsed asexual may be one of the strangest experiences I have ever been through. Looking forward for season 2! But my god the art is so incredibly beautiful. I love the lighting changes, the expressions, the backstories, how godly the characters seem, and just how unique and clever everything is. As an art student who loves theater/film this is one of my favorite animations.
hmm i thought asexual meant "dont care about sex" not "hate sex" whatever though, i agree. the facial expressions especially were something else
@@usrnewxnew5227 there’s different kind of asexuals although the spectrum is very fluid. There’s asexuals who don’t have sexual attraction but still enjoy sex, there’s sex neutral who aren’t attracted but might do it if their partner wants to/don’t really care, and sex repulsed which is not being interested in it at all or feeling uncomfortable to things related to it( this does not mean you are rude to people who do have sex/ are very judge mental)
@@thealmightylizardking8572 oh thanks for informing, didn't know about that
I feel like picking this up again. I agree, the characters are very expressive and the detail is amazing. Must take a lot of work to animate. Kakeguri feels like a fun weird show to watch.
Also, as a aroace, it will be an interesting experience.
I’ll watch tons of anime and forget about them a week later, but not this show. This show somehow managed to stay scarred into my brain, the visuals, the insanity, the weird storyline. I thought it was super memorable and so enjoyable to watch.
Your comment is one of the reasons I think young characters that want to be either heroes or warriors NEED "Kakegurui" characters as their mentors. I mean, look at Yumeko. Who wouldn't want to see her mentor the likes of Sora (her friendship/potential crush on Ryota shows she seems attracted to people who are able to retain both their purity and insanity). Or... Kirari mentors the likes of Alladin (Magi anime) or Naruto (the reason being she's the kind of ruler who brings everything to order only to see it burn later when it no longer fulfills her desires, a quality Alladin could make use of given his past and the fact magic is pretty much a way to play with reality, and because Naruto wants to be Hokage to a Village in a world that could use a remake first, so why not get advice from the queen herself) ? Or... Midari mentors the likes of Riku and Sasuke (she is pretty self destructive like them after all, which earned her a compliment from Kirari, but she also understands that self destruction and the habilities she gained from it are meaningless without the right person by your side) ?
Literally, this show is so unique and stood out so much to me
I’ve been thinking about two arguably key moments in the anime that center around love that I find very interesting . The first being after the Midari Gamble when Ryota and Yumeko do a coin toss over sweets and the second being when Kirari and Ririka first go to sayaka to offer her a spot as secretary. With yumeko and Ryota I find it interesting in how his willingness to gamble with her is a decision he makes on his own ( he isn’t goaded into it too much) and how he talks about trusting yumeko and how that seems to really touch her heart, in a way that’s different from her bond with her other friends ( being that I don’t think she and they fully trust eachother) . The Sayaka moment is interesting cause it implies that Kirari and Ririka switch places when they went to offer her a position and some how against a nearly perfect imitation sayaka says “ wait was that really you” . It’s kinda cool how she can unknowingly tell the twins apart even before getting to know them and I think that in part is what really fueled Kirari’s Fascination ( love) for sayaka. She knows things without knowing things. I think in both instances Yumeko and Kirari really like the ability their partners seem to have in trusting and truely seeing them for who they are and in the acceptance of that . All that being said I’m a total shipper and I’m probably just reading too much into it lol
Not me freaking out because he added The Tower of Doors Arc. It's my favorite Arc in the entire series, and I legit have an obsession with it. (+ Kirari & Sayaka)
I was mostly enticed by this show merely because I can't really draw out what Yumeko's end game is. Even with the manga updates which is very far from where the current story in the end of season 2 is. Another thing is that, on contrary with what mostly people might say, I think Yumeko is the most controlled person every game. She completely dominates everyone to put everything on the line not leaving them with a "safety net" even if they lose. Kirari on the other hand just likes destruction wherever she can get it. You're right when you say she completely lose interest when the fascination phase ends, leaving that person to dry. Yumeko, on the other hand, is drawn to a person to enact justice and nurture every time. One thing I only disagree with this video is that Yumeko really really badly wanted to face Kirari on a gambling match. I dunno if it has something to do with their family issues and Yumeko's older sister but I have a feeling that a story from the past involving Yumeko's older sister is involved in this end game plan she have. Edit: Kakegurui is far from predictable. I dont want to spoil anything but in the manga, the whole election thing is a dumpster fire currently. Lol. Everyone is on the same ground, no one is above the others when it comes to the opportunities available. The only neutral character so far is Runa. Lol.
More reason to stan Runa The only character that truly does not give two fucks
I love how Protagonist and Antagonist are only characters in Kakegurui who don't have inner dialogue, a plot standard mainly written as a key point for audiences to understand characters better in many shows.
I reached the anime for the sake of my own obsession and I started to love it. Although the first season started to be harder and harder to stand with each episode and each win for Yumeko it still was interesting enough. Going trough both seasons in a row and having something for such weird in society's mind concepts and characters i really enjoyed it and really loved it. The tower of Doors arc (especially in the mangа) is my absolute favorite. But I can't reach to one last conclusion, i can't even get close to it, I think I understand Kirari and even share a big part of her ideology. She is the perfect antagonist and the one I dreamed about for years before to know about the anime (or considering another favorite character of mine is Koko I just may have something for eccentric albinos). She have her ideology, her aquarium, her sister, her sayaka and it all helps for understanding her. In the other hand, Yumeko do not have any of that... Yumeko is almost flat and anything about her character can be seen rarely and mainly through Kirari as an reflection. I though would say there is a difference between Yumeko and Kirari that at least in my opinion put them in the roles of God and Devil (not good and bad, but god and devil through the eyes of one atheist). Yumeko have to work, Yumeko can and seduce, Yumeko blackmail and use, Yumeko play with people and their minds in a lot more direct way than Kirari.
Wow this was actually a really interesting analysis of the show. I stopped watching it because i got a bit bored (and the overly horny stuff made me kinda uncomfortable), but now i see that it might have a lot more meaning than you get at first glance. So thanks for making this amazing video! I might actually get into kakegurui now.
The show has the best fanservice I've ever seen because it doesn't feel voyeuristic nor does it feel like it's even meant for you to feel something it just is. This is the best Kakegurui analysis I've seen.
The Cursed Judge: “Kakegurui is a show of wants, that is to say, every single person in the show wants only one thing.” “Mary wants control. Itsuki wants approval. Yuriko wants to maintain the culture club. *Madari wants to die*- And on and on.” ............... *Well that escalated quickly.*
I love this anime, the feeling of thrill, the intelligence in script, their acting skills and other. Simply thrilling to watch ugh I want more
I really enjoyed watching your video, I was very absorbed in it and I think your videos are really great, the amount of effort you put into them is evident. This is actually hands down the best video I've watched all week, thanks. Have a great Christmas!
Have a great Christmas to you as well
One thing that I liked about the character designs are that their hairstyles are ridiculous but actually doable.
The protagonist is basically a surrogate for the audience, he's befuddled as to how insane the people in the school are.
“If Hyakkau Private Academy is a jungle with its own food chain and ecosystem, then Yumeko Jabami is a f*cking tornado” Bro I screamed 😂 that’s such a perfect description
i just clicked this video because i was bored and it seemed interesting, but now i’m actually rly intrigued. kakegurui has been on my watch list for a while, but more in a “eh i should probably watch this at some point” way. now i’m actually pretty excited to watch it tho, whenever that may be
Even if I am not a gambler, this show taught me important lessons (it's like the fashion devil Miranda said, we can't look so superficially at what we consider a simple pile of stuff), such as don't underestimate people, always try to have empathy for them, success also requires luck, and most importantly, you can't always be in control. I know many shows try to teach this, but something about Kagegurui seems to make them more legitimate.
Honestly what I loved about this show was the near perfect visuals. The characters are all gorgeous to look at, the school itself is wonderful at conveying the "old money academy" vibe while constantly reminding you that this is a glorified casino, and the animation itself tells you so much without telling you anything. It really is a beautiful show.
I know were talking about kakegurui here but this gives me a whole new view point in Junko’s character she loves the idea of despair,the idea of destroying everything and her dying. Like she says despair isnt her life style its what defines her as Junko Enoshima like she says. She’s intellectually genius in every way which makes her bored to death. And the only thing that gives her thrill just like the same thing you said in this video, Despair and losing everything is the only thing that makes her feel really anything. Shes crazy
If you like this show try : Girl's Last Tour And Tsukumizu's other projects, truly things you never considered
Girls last tour is an experience that I don't regret reading
I adore the soundtrack of this anime and how it adds to the tone and feeling of each game. It’s usually chaotic yet smooth, reflecting how crazy bets are being made on games that seem so standard at times, like Life or Death and the Choice Poker match at the end of Season 1. There are always undertones of rhythmic distortion, my favorite example being Strange Visage. Look it up if you’re curious, it’s kind of like Yumeko’s theme.
this show is so well done- also Ive watched it in japanese, french and english and the voice acting is super consistent, love it
Damn I can’t believe I’m just stumbling across your channel now. These videos are so well made! I hope you keep making videos like this.
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Bro, this is so good ! You deserve at least a million of views for this work of art ! I watched this anime so many time and I still did not understand it like you did ! Good work ! I think i might just re-watch this video sometime later.
"Because they're bored" I feel like Light Yagami could relate
I honestly thought both the manga and the anime where great, the way they worded things and how dramatic they were really added to how strange it was. Along with the gambling methods, they were worse through out the series, Depending on the person they were gambling. And the characters in general. Some of the relationships they had and how they showed off the characters. it may have been strange, but sort of in a good way. Also the manga had different protags, and characters like Mary's backstory (sort of a backstory more of just how she became better at gambling and her past friendships). When I read the first manga I honestly was surprised on how easy it was to understand what they were doing with the gambling methods and how they made it easier for themselves to win. And the fact that pretty much all of the characters have a psychotic-like side to them brought out how much pride they had on winning and how serious the match was. Characters like Yumeko and Kirari naturally brought off a calm and peacful presence, But had a whole other side to them. Almost all of the characters were two faced, and that is something that made me more interested in what the character would be like throughout the series and what development they had.
THere is a TV series as well
i love how we as viewers dont know anything about yumeko and unlike any other anime that would present a 15 minute monologue about how everything has led up to the climax, kakegurui doesn't show yumeko's thoughts and i think thats genius! we never know how shes truly feeling and that and the psychological aspect of the show is what drew me to watch it again and again and it has since became my favorite anime after attack on titan
for anyone wondering, its not actually THAT strange, Ive watched all seasons and it has a pretty straight forward story line
I'm so glad that others noticed the parallel between Kakegurui and Queen's Gambit, or the fact they have the same vibe in a way. Both shows are great, in conclusion.
Im so glad someone who was actually able to understand and engage with the themes of the show did a video on it. A lot of these other youtube reviewers made the dumbest videos i’ve ever seen about Kakegurui and didn’t seem to understand dynamics and themes that were explicitly spelled in the actual dialogue lol. Kakegurui is so good to me because of the opulence, the over-the-top stuff, the intense emotion and the amazing aesthetic of the art and music that accompanies it all. To me Kakegurui is about indulging in base pleasures, excitement and wonder and thrill. I don’t think it would have clicked if a single element was out of place but everything comes together so well. I like how you highlighted the difference between Midari’s masochism and Kirari’s hedonism because the difference in those two as they relate to Yumeko was such a clever way to illustrate Yumeko’s own character. As for the fanservice and sexuality - it is very over the top and it makes me a bit uncomfortable, but it’s also very interesting to me how many straight guy anime fans who cherish all forms of fanservice in anime and start dumb fights about it seem to be put off by the fanservice in Kakegurui. It’s fascinating and to me I think it says a little bit about the narrative aim and the target of the sexualized scenes; I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Kakegurui is a hit with female audiences. This show seems like its baiting girl-on-girl action for male titillation at first, but as you go deeper you realize that the relationship some of these girls have with each other is genuine and laid out in the text. Like, you didn’t touch on it in the Tower of Doors segment but the fact that the tower is in a field of lillies … and the objective is to carry a lily back and forth … and the gamble ends with Kirari and Sayaka jumping into a field of lilies together and doing a romantic embrace … thats no coincidence! Lilies symbolize gay female love in Japan, even giving their name to the romance manga subgenre about it (yuri). Kakegurui Twin, while also still very sexual in sometimes offputting ways, also delivers on very explicit and clear declaration of love and desire between women, in a way that is still a little surprising for this kind of anime. I think these super intense relationships between all the characters are also an important factor in what makes this show so great to watch.
After watching Kakegurui for the first time, I was thinking the exact same things that were stated in Mother's Basement's analysis. Yet now I realize that I completely missed the point. Maybe I should rewatch this anime.
Maybe you should stop watching Mother's Basement? Ahen real analysis exists, why watch such superficial childish reviews?
Your analysis made me cry it was so detailed, the way you described yumeko and kirari was just breathtaking, it made me think of the views and perspectives of them so much more. Amazingly done!
Kakegurui is such an interesting show because it is everything you typically don't see in a show. Everything that in any other show would be considered terrible writing. We have Yumeko, a protagonist that doesn't feel like a protagonist. She is an unchanging force in this show that never seems to learn or develop or evolve. Her character is a mystery to the viewers themselves. We don't know nearly anything about her and what we do know doesn't make sense. She's also a character that most people cannot actually relate to. We can't understand her feelings, motivations, fears, practically anything at all. We also don't know what her end goal is, if she even has one, or what will eventually stop her. She's a character that has shown that even when she crashes to rock bottom she doesn't stop. This show humanizes and gives personalities to almost all side characters, rather than the protagonist. We know every other persons motivations, fears, desires, etc. We get to know their very core and everything that made them what they are. Which makes it so much harder to watch as the protagonist, a person we are meant to side with, tares them down until there is nothing left. This show basically makes you empathize and relate to everyone else. But it carries this sentiment in such a way that you still don't hate Yumeko. Because Yumeko isn't a sadist, she doesn't actually want to hurt people; she just wants to gamble. And finally, this show is amazing at making scenes so disturbing and hard to watch. Unlike other shows that attempt this via using extreme gore or body horror, this show uses psychological tension to do so. We see the slow, gradual build up to the climax. We watch as characters that we come to near fully understand within the time spend of a few minutes completely break. Kakegurui has very little scenes of gore or things most people relate to the horror genre, but rather uses symbolism and tension to unnerve people. Hell, they even make the fan service scenes disturbing and uncomfortable to watch, which is kinda impressive.
To think this is my #1 favorite series and I never noticed such a simple of fact of we never getting to hear Yumeko's thoughts! You sir deserve a price. This was amazingly done and such a breath of fresh air seeing someone praise this amazing series 🙌🏼
this video reminded me of exactly what i loved about kakegurui when i first watched it! i have to admit, the sexual tone to so much of it makes it weird to think about, but yumeko and kirari are the perfect protagonist and antagonist for the show - i loved the tower of doors episodes especially!! this was such a good look at what made the show so fascinating to watch :)
I enjoy your video analysis style and the effort in editing i dont know how ive never found this channel before
Props for making a video essay that’s actually thoughtful and analyzes the content beyond the surface level plot. So many video essays spend 50% or more of the video explaining the plot and if you’ve actually seen the source material it tells you almost nothing. You actually gave me a bunch of new things to think about.
This is such a thoughtful media analysis essay. Subbed. I hope you make more content like this in the future, because you manage to word your thoughts in such an articulate manner!
One of the reasons I loved this show so much was the fact it had me at the edge of my seat almost every episode especially when season two come out. This show had me both very confused as to what the fuck was going on but I also understood every detail and emotion that was shown. It's weird that I both understood and didn't understand but that's what made me hooked on it on the first place.
One of the best analysis videos i've ever watched made me realize so many news things about this anime even after i had seen it twice and gain a new appreciation of it I hope this channel blows up because you deserve it
I literally loved this show, it was one of my first animes and to this day it’s one of my favourites just because it’s so weird. This analysis made me love it even more and actually brought up some great memories of watching it. Thank you so much.
Tbh I wasn't expecting the last bit with u talking at the end, but it gave me an insight of the kind of person u are which made me subscribe. It's actually quite nice when review channels kinda tell us a bit about themselves, and what they're doing in life instead of just getting reviews, cause it let's us know you on a somewhat personal level. Thanks a lot for this video, I appreciate the effort that went into it. For me kakeguri was a very interesting anime and I've rewatched it many times unlike other animes I've seen. But anyway I hope you're doing well in life😊
You gotta read Usogui it's like Kakegurui but has an amazing developing long-running plot, insane stakes & is seinen.
You are one of my favorite youtubers and deserve so much more attention
I am obsessed and loved kakegurui so so much!! I watched it randomly and then I fell in love with yumeko because I loved her craziness and hunger for putting everything on the table and betting it all. It gave her this adrenaline of possibly losing but the satisfaction that she put it all out just for the risk of it.
30:12 what was said here paired with beastars theme was so beautiful. you truly understood what i thought was confusing between yumeko and kaori thanks for summing it up so beautifully.
My friend suggested me this for the animation and damn he was right the animation was top notch, the story was good too but not the best
I absolutely adore this show as a woman and how absolutely crazy it is. I also know guys who really dislike it. It's that kind of show. Still waiting for the next season.
I’m almost certain everybody in the main cast is actually insane Our main character is actually terrifying at times. She has a copious gambling addiction and fetish.
I loved your analysis of this anime. Kakegurui is of all media out there my most favorite anime. I could never describe the concept myself, all I had where those emotions that came along watching the anime. I am absolutely fascinated with Yumeko Jabamis character and nature, and seeing you putting her whole being into words- describing that chaotic force with such precise analysis made me SO happy. You cannot fathom how euphoric I was to see that someone FINALLY GETS IT. While everyone else is looking at unimportant features like the fan service or "the waifus", you found a way to put the moral of this insane world into words. Expressing all that I feel but cant say out loud, into this one video. Thank you Cursed Judge. Thank you.
this is such a good analysis of the anime !! well done !!
I watched the first 5 minutes of this, stopped it, watched the anime, and came back to see what you had to say. I enjoyed it, and thank you for putting it on my radar
Great video! Loved your understanding of the characters and the narrative threads. And the editing was smooth and the audio was crisp. You’re doing great work! ☺️
This video was recommended to me by the algorithm, I thought hey l am going check this out. 5 minutes into the video, I was captivated. I had to stop so that I could see the anime for myself without spoilers! I really enjoyed the anime; the intensity of some of the gambles was like Jojo. The way you reviewed Kakegurui is awesome. Some of the details you discussed seemed minor when I was watching. When you explained them, it made the story so much more meaningful and interesting! Thanks for the review, cheers bro!