Kakegurui is a Japanese manga series following Yumeko Jabami, a transfer student at Hyakkaou Private Academy, a school where the hierarchy is determined by gambling. The story revolves around Yumeko's compulsive gambling and her interactions with the student council and other high-stakes gamblers. The academy's structure favors those skilled in gambling, with the best gamblers enjoying power and status, while those who lose become "pets" or servants. Yumeko's arrival disrupts the established order as she revels in the thrill of high-stakes games and challenges the existing power dynamics. [1, 2]
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Setting:
- Hyakkaou Private Academy: An elite institution for the children of the wealthy, but instead of academics or sports, the school is ruled by gambling.
- Gambling Hierarchy: The academy has a rigid hierarchy where the best gamblers hold power and status, while those who lose are relegated to a lower class of "pets" or servants. [1, 2]
Characters:
- Yumeko Jabami: A transfer student who is a compulsive gambler, always seeking the thrill of high-stakes games.
- Ryota Suzui: A student who becomes a "pet" after losing a gamble and initially guides Yumeko through the academy.
- Mary Saotome: The reigning gambling champion in their class, who loses to Yumeko in a high-stakes game.
- Student Council: The governing body of the academy, comprised of powerful gamblers who maintain the school's hierarchy. [1, 1, 2, 2]
Plot:
- Yumeko's arrival at Hyakkaou Private Academy throws the school's gambling-based hierarchy into disarray.
- She challenges the established order by engaging in high-stakes games and exposing the manipulative tactics of the student council.
- The story explores the psychological aspects of gambling, the thrill of risk, and the consequences of losing.
- Yumeko's actions lead to confrontations with various members of the student council and other powerful gamblers.
- The series delves into the dark side of gambling and the lengths people will go to for power and status. [1, 1, 2, 2, 3]
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