Kakegurui××
Synopsis
As Yumeko Jabami's fame grows and the reputation of the student council dwindles, Kirari Momobami decides to revolutionize the group. To this end, she announces an election for its next president. The rules are simple: each student in the school receives one chip. Whoever has the most chips by the end of thirty days becomes both the new president and the head of the Momobami clan. Upon receiving news of this development, the Momobami branch families spring into action. Eleven transfer students arrive at Hyakkao Private Academy, each aiming to lead both the school and the Momobami clan. Equipped with unique talents, they will compete to get as many chips as possible—but their chips are not the only things on the line. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience is divided on Kakegurui ××. While some appreciate the thrilling gambles, character development, and art style, others find the story repetitive, the antagonists uninteresting, and the stakes lacking. Overall, the season is considered enjoyable but not as great as the first season.
Strengths
- Exciting gambles and mind games.
- Well-developed side characters and backstories.
- Great voice acting and sound design.
- Intense facial expressions and animation.
Weaknesses
- Story is repetitive and doesn't add anything new.
- Uninteresting antagonists and lack of stakes.
- Yumeko rarely loses which lowers the tension.
- Gambles are unrealistic and complex.