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Kakegurui Twin

Alternative title

The wolf

Synopsis

Hyakkaou Private Academy: An institute specifically designed for extremely wealthy students. The curriculum at this academy is based on the idea that with money and power, it's not athletic or academic skills that are required, but the ability to read people and make deals. These skills are developed through gambling-oriented classes. Students who succeed at gambling or donate large sums to the school are treated like royalty, while those who fail or donate the least are treated like pets and called "lapdogs."

Taking place a year before Yumeko Jabami's transfer to Hyakkaou Private Academy, Kakegurui Twin follows Mary Saotome, a bright young girl who transfers to an elite school, where gaming quickly becomes a central part of her life.

Background

Kakegurui Twin began as a spin-off manga of the main series Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Kei Saiki. It began serialization in Gangan Joker magazine in September 2015 and has been published in 12 tankobon volumes collected as of February 2021. The manga is licensed for an English release in North America by Yen Press, which will publish the 11th volume in August 2022.

An original online animation (ONA) adaptation of the series was announced in November 2021. It is animated by MAPPA and stars Yuichiro Hayashi as chief director and Kaori Makita as director, with Shigeru Murakoshi as series composer, Manabu Nii as character designer, and TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND as music composer. The anime will premiere worldwide via Netflix on August 4, 2022.

Characters

Marie Saotome (Voiced by: Minami Tanaka (Japanese), Kira Buckland (English) / Live Action by: Aoi Morikawa)
Mary, a proud young woman, was quite hostile towards Yumeko when she first transferred to the academy. After suffering an unexpected defeat at her hands, the two got along and even developed a budding friendship.

Yumeko Jabami (Voiced by: Saori Hayami (Japanese), Erika Harlacher (English) / Live Action: Minami Hamabe)
Yumeko, a transfer student who appears to be a charming young woman at first glance, is actually a compulsive gambler who enjoys taking risks far too much. After her victory over Kaede Manyuda, Yumeko is now in possession of at least 300 million yen.

Ryota Suzui (Voiced by: Tatsuya Tokutake (Japanese), Griffin Burns (English) / Live action: Mahiro Takasugi)
Ryota is a classmate and friend of Yumeko, who is both fascinated by her unpredictable playing style and grateful to her after she freed him from a debt without asking for anything in return.

Itsuki Sumaragi (Voiced by: Yuki Wakai (Japanese), Erica Mendez (English / Live action: Ruka Matsuda)
The daughter of the president of a major toy manufacturer in Japan, Itsuki became a member of the student council when she was only a first-year. She suffered a defeat at the hands of Yumeko.

Kirari Momobami (Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese), Michelle Ruff (English))
Kirari is the calculating president of the academy's student council. Known for creating the donation and pet systems, she is one of the main reasons why "weak" students are treated so poorly.

Ririka Momobami
Ririka is not only the vice-president of the student council, but also Kirari's twin sister. Because she doesn't speak and almost always wears a mask, she is considered a rather mysterious person.

Sayaka Igarashi (Voiced by: Ayaka Fukuhara (Japanese), Erica Lindbeck (English) / Live action: Yurika Nakamura)
A second-year student, Sayaka is also the student council secretary and Kirari's personal assistant. She adores Kirari to the extreme.

Runa Yomozuki (Voiced by: Maya Udono (Japanese), Kayli Millis (English) / Live action: Natsume Mito)
A member of the student council, this third-year student has a childlike appearance, both in her appearance and in her behavior and speech. Her personality, however, is far from innocent, as she is both heartless and cruel. During the student council president election, she chaired the committee and helped manage the election process.

Midari Ikishima (Voice of: Mariya Ise (Japanese), Sarah Anne Williams (English) / Live action: Miki Yanagi)
Midari is a third-year student who is a member of the student council and president of the beautification council. Due to her masochistic and dangerous personality, most students try to avoid playing with her as it can easily lead to injury or even death. A lover of Russian roulette, facing extreme risks is what makes her feel good above all else.

Yuriko Nishinotoin (Voiced by: Karin Nanami (Japanese), Cristina Vee (English) / Live action: Natsumi Okamoto)
Yuriko, a third-year student and member of the student council, is also the head of the Traditional Culture Research Club. Although she appears distinguished and pleasant on the outside, her true personality can be arrogant and frightening. Yuriko won a life-and-death match against Yumeko, although it came as a surprise to everyone watching.

Yumemi Yumemite (Voice of: Yu Serizawa (Japanese), Faye Mata (English) / Live action: Sayuri Matsumura)
This second-year student handles public relations for the student council and also serves as a part-time idol. She's incredibly cute, but her fans don't know she has a violent personality. Even though she hates them, she maintains her pleasant idol personality because she dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress and winning an Oscar.

Kaede Manyuda (Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese), Chris Niosi (English))
A second-year student who serves as the student council treasurer, Kaede has grand political aspirations and has no qualms about plotting against his older classmates. However, he is currently bedridden after suffering a traumatic defeat at the hands of Yumeko, which was so severe that it turned his hair white.

Terano Totobami (Voice of: Megumi Han)
Terano, a wheelchair-bound student, also despises Kirari, who tries to disturb her family's peace. She is the representative of the Totobami family.

Yumi Totobami (Voice of: Haruno Inoue)
Yumi is an energetic young girl who cares for Terano and helps him move around in his wheelchair. She is a member, but not a representative, of the Totobami family.

Rei "Batsubami"
Accepted as a mediator, Rei is a young woman who prefers to wear men's uniforms. Although she is a member of the Momobami family, she is not its representative.

Erimi Mushibami
Erimi, representative of the Mushibami family, challenged Yumeko to a match during the student council president election, intending to beat her. Her family's business is "torture."

Miyo Inbami
Although she appears elegant at first glance, she actually despises any form of gambling. Much like the Yobami family, her own family is involved in the manufacturing of medicines. She is a representative of the Inbami family.

Miri Yobami
Although Miri was born into the Inbami family, she was adopted by the Yobami family. Miyo's full-blood sister, they often share the same thoughts and goals. Compared to her sister, she doesn't speak much. She is a representative of the Yobami family.

Sumika Warakubami
Sumika is a reserved girl who wears a mask on a daily basis. She is quite mysterious, as no one has seen her face. Although she is a member of the Momobami family, she is actually a representative of the Warakubami family.

Nozomi Komabami
Nozomi is a rather small young woman, always accompanied by a Saint Bernard. She is a member of the Komabami family.

Miroslava Honebami
Representative of the Honebami family. Half-Russian on her mother's side, Miroslava's family business is focused on "cleansing." She herself is involved in the violent "elimination" of "impurities."

Ibara Obami
A member of the Obami family, Ibara is always by Rin's side. Although he appears rough and untrustworthy at first glance, he actually has a strong sense of loyalty to Rin.

Rin Obami
Representing the Obami family, Rin is running for student council president. He is known for his pleasant smile, which makes his true feelings unreadable.