At the start of serialization, Nobuyuki Fukumoto was 37, and he had a track record of gambling manga, including Ten, Akagi and Gin to Kin. Originally, it was planned to be a short story based on the first game of the series, "restricted rock–paper–scissors", but Fukumoto told to his chief editor at Kodansha that he found it difficult to fit the story in a few chapters. Eventually, the plan to make it a serialized manga was decided in November 1995, and Kaiji began in Weekly Young Magazine in February 1996. Fukumoto stated that the original project did not have the main character's name as the series' title. Fukumoto did not want to make the character "so cool" and wanted the dullest name possible for him.
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Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji
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| Runtime | 23 min |
| Premiere: World | October 2, 2007 |
| Channel | NTV (00:59, Japan) |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, Violence & Gore, ... |
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A young japanese man finds himself in a strange game to recover from his debts.Сast and Crew
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Overview
The anime series "Kaiji" is based on the manga titled Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji, which translates to "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji." The manga is a psychological thriller that delves into the world of high-stakes gambling and the human psyche.Author
The manga was created by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. He is renowned for his unique storytelling style, which often involves themes of gambling, psychological tension, and the darker aspects of human nature.Correspondence to the Anime
The anime adaptation of "Kaiji" closely follows the storyline of the manga, capturing the intense psychological battles and the high-stakes gambling scenarios that are central to the plot. The anime remains faithful to the original material, preserving the intricate character development and the suspenseful atmosphere that Nobuyuki Fukumoto masterfully crafted in the manga.Key Elements
- Psychological Drama: Both the manga and the anime explore the psychological struggles of the protagonist, Kaiji, as he navigates through life-threatening gambling games.
- High-Stakes Gambling: The central theme revolves around gambling, with life-altering consequences for the characters involved.
- Character Development: The series delves deep into the motivations and transformations of its characters, particularly focusing on Kaiji's journey.
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