Best Gamblers In Kakegurui

Summary

• Skilled, cunning gamblers at Hyakkaou Academy rise above the rest with intellect and manipulation.
• Yumeko Jabami thrives on high-risk matches, analyzing opponents without the need for cheating.
• Mary Saotome, a scholar at the academy, plots revenge against the student council with intelligence.

Kakegurui is known as one of the best gambling anime series to ever air. The show is set in Hyakkaou Academy, a school where people’s merits and reputation are decided by their gambling abilities rather than academic excellence. To stand at the top, you need to prove you’re a strong gambler.

Set in a school where gambling and high stakes are what students care about most, the anime has some talented individuals who rise above the rest. Whether they are naturally gifted, seasoned veterans, or cunning cheaters, some Hyakkaou students have proven to be better than others, cementing themselves as forces to be reckoned with.

10

Itsuki Sumeragi

The Scheming Beauty

When we first meet Itsuki Sumeragi, she appears kind and friendly. However, it doesn’t take long for viewers to meet her twisted and sadistic side. She utilizes her gambling skills and immense wealth to get whatever she wants.

As her father is the president of Japan’s most prominent toy company, Itsuki Sumeragi has no problem using rigged toys and cards to cheat her way into victory. Despite that, Itsuki Sumeragi’s devotion to success and her growth after losing to Yumeko Jabami makes it possible she will win through more honest methods in the future.

9

Kaede Manyuda

The Analytical Treasurer

As the treasurer of the student council, Kaede Manyuda is cold, ruthless, and cunning. When gambling, Kaede Manyuda is extremely analytical and observant. His mindfulness often works in his favor, as he is able to predict his opponent’s next move and win the match.

Due to his ability to read others, he takes his losses hard. After losing to Yumeko Jabami, he enters a slump and becomes unable to do anything. He only gets his spirit back after joining Yumeko Jabami in the Greater Good Game.

8

Midari Ikishima

The Masochistic Gambler

Unlike others who gamble for fame or money, Midari Ikishima seeks out the risk of losing your life. She is extremely violent and loves playing dangerous games where one player could end up dead. Playing against Midari Ikishima means playing a sadistic game of life or death.

Midari Ikishima is impulsive, cunning, and intelligent. She is able to use her smarts to intimidate her opponents, manipulating them and wearing them down during high-stakes games. However, when she gets too into it, this could backfire on her.

7

Yumemi Yumemite

The Gambling Idol

When you first meet Yumemi Yumemite, she appears upbeat. As an idol, she shows love for her fans above all else. However, this is later revealed to be a farce. She is arrogant and manipulative, using the love of her fans to get closer to her goal of becoming a Hollywood actress.

When Yumemi Yumemite gambles, she makes sure every aspect of the game leans in her favor. Despite hating her fans, she has memorized everything about them and often utilizes audience participation in her gambles. By involving her fans, it becomes almost impossible to beat Yumemi Yumemite.

6

Sakura Miharutaki

Intelligence Above All Else

As a former member of the student council, Sakura is hailed for her honest and serious nature. Honoring intellect and honesty above all else, Sakura uses her ability to assess a situation to help her win her matches. Because of her natural talent, she is extremely confident in her gambling abilities.

In Kakegurui Twin, Sakura is seen using her intellect to scan a room and analyze shelves filled with countless games. She is able to see through Midari’s plan to best her and ultimately wins against her. However, her biggest strength can also be her weakness; she is prone to over-analyzing a situation, which could lead to her downfall.

5

Yuriko Nishinotouin

She Who Honors Tradition

At first glance, Yurko Noshinotouin appears calm, well-mannered, and traditional. However, she uses this persona to lure people to play the Traditional Culture Research Club’s Life or Death game, making it seem like a fun and easy game. However, she is actually manipulating the game to fall in her favor.

Her understanding of human psychology allows her to easily manipulate her opponent, making it difficult to win against her. She shows great skill at gambling, but has opted to cheat to keep the Traditional Culture Research Club safe. Her biggest weakness is how easily she caves under pressure.

4

Ririka Momobami

The Stoic Twin

Ririka Momobami isn’t the vice president of the student council for nothing. Despite her quiet and slightly awkward nature, Ririka Momobami is an amazing gambler. In fact, it is implied that Kirari Momobami’s stance within their clan is due to Ririka’s talent at gambling.

She has immense intelligence and is extremely perceptive. This, paired with her gambling skills, makes her nearly unbeatable. She is able to turn the match to lean in her favor. Ririka appears to know she is a skilled gambler and boasts great confidence in her abilities.

3

Kirari Momobami

The Power-Hungry Supreme Leader

Kirari Momobami is the Supreme Leader of the Momobami clan and the president of the student council at Hyakkaou Academy. It appears she has always been a skilled gambler; it’s a part of her nature. After overthrowing the previous student council president in a gambling game, she implemented the current gambling system at Hyakkaou Academy, as well as the Housepet dynamic.

Kirari Momobami is incredibly intelligent and is someone who enjoys every aspect of the game. When she enters a match, it appears as if she already knows who is going to win. With her raw talent and intelligence, her opponents have a slim chance of coming out victorious.

2

Yumeko Jabami

A Compulsive Gambler

The main character of Kakegurui, Yumeko Jabami enters Hyakkaou Academy as a new student and immediately garners herself a reputation for being a compulsive gambler. It doesn’t take long for people to see her as a formidable foe.

Unlike other gamblers, Yumeko Jabami never relies on schemes or cheating to win a match. In fact, she hates those who do, and makes it known. She hates being denied the thrill of a high-risk match. To win, Yumeko analyzes everything and reads through her opponent’s moves, garnering an understanding of their play style. Her moves tend to become erratic once her gambling addiction kicks in, prioritizing elevating the stakes rather than securing a win.

1

Mary Saotome

The Ultimate Gambler

Mary Saotome initially appears mean and vicious, abusing housepets and taunting her opponents. After losing to Yumeko Jabami, she herself becomes a housepet and becomes desperate to regain her status. After doing so, she developed a new goal: make the student council pay for what they have done to housepets.

Mary Saotome doesn’t come from an affluent background; she is actually attending Hyakkaou Academy as a scholar. Dreaming of a life where she is on top, Mary Saotome gambles with a logical, intelligent mind. She utilizes critical thinking rather than emotions to plan her next move. She is able to maintain her current status due to her intelligence and gambling skills. There is no doubt Mary Saotome will be able to enact her revenge on the student council in the future.