Kaiji
逆境無頼カイジ
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by…
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Synopsis
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by himself, Kaiji is offered a shady deal to participate in an illegal underground gamble on a cruise ship. This turns out to be nothing more than the beginning of his new life of hell—thrown headlong into a life-threatening roller coaster of mind games, cheating, and deceit.
About
Kaiji premiered on October 3, 2007. It falls under the Animation, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV. and concluded its run on October 10, 2011.
Why viewers enjoy Kaiji
Kaiji targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Kaiji was animated by Madhouse, and broadcast on Nippon TV.
Critical reception
Kaiji holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 101 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kaiji include: gambling, based on manga, illegal gambling, seinen, anime, gambling addiction, strategy game, psychological. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Masato Hagiwara
Fumihiko Tachiki
Youichi Nishijima
Yukitoshi Tokumoto
Kunihiro Kawamoto
Nobuaki Kanemitsu
Masane Tsukayama
Yuichi Nakamura
Ichitaro Ai
Masato Kaji
Production credits
- Direction
- Yuzo Sato · Yoshifumi Sueda · Nanako Shimazaki
- Writing
- Nobuyuki Fukumoto · Hideo Takayashiki · Mitsutaka Hirota
Release dates
Premiered
October 3, 2007
Last aired
October 10, 2011
Seasons & episodes
Season1
Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
October 3, 2007·26episodes
Season1
Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
October 3, 2007·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
Kaiji: Against All Rules
April 6, 2011·26episodes
Season2
Kaiji: Against All Rules
April 6, 2011·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- gambling
- based on manga
- illegal gambling
- seinen
- anime
- gambling addiction
- strategy game
- psychological
- suspense
- suspenseful
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Kaiji premiere?
Kaiji premiered on October 3, 2007.
How many seasons does Kaiji have?
Kaiji has 2 seasons and 52 episodes in total.
What genre is Kaiji?
Kaiji is classified under Animation, Drama.
What networks did Kaiji air on?
Kaiji aired on Nippon TV.
Is Kaiji finished?
Yes, Kaiji concluded its run on October 10, 2011.
How long is each episode of Kaiji?
Each episode of Kaiji runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Kaiji from?
Kaiji is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Kaiji?
Kaiji holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
