One value Jesus promoted during his time on Earth was forgiveness, and like Jesus providing us the ability to atone for past sins, I approach Kakegurui in the same fashion.

So naturally, one may find themselves asking me “hurr durr poohead, if you don’t like, why still watch?” And to that, my answer is simple: I am Jesus, or at least I like to believe such.

I detested Kakegurui for the suffering it put me through and have now seen hundreds of anime to have awakened my third eye. I felt the need to release these pent-up emotions I wanted catharsis and the top review of last season is where you can find it. Jesus may not have wept when he felt betrayed, but I could not follow his example. I had hopes for the show to be the standout of its time, only for that hope to be taken and buried six feet under its own morally bankrupt excrement, all while the protagonist stared back at me with a smug, crazy-eyed look on her face. Kakegurui was one anime that served this purpose for me. As Kurt Cobain said: Nobody dies a virgin, life fucks us all. From newer fans learning of disappointment for the first time by not ‘dropping shit like it’s hot’, to hardened viewers having learned what garbage lies amongst every season’s dark trenches – we all made bets one time or another, and we all suffered for our ignorance. However, for this to happen, gambles must be made. Slowly but surely these thoughts act as effective tools to determine whether an anime will be to our liking. But make no mistake, this is to our advantage no matter where in A mere glance at the seasonal lineup will inevitably lead to first impressions being made despite how little is known about an anime.

Maybe not as the premise of a series or with having ever put one's own money on the line, but wagers are constantly made in our own minds regarding quality when a new show comes around. Gambling is a concept we should all be able to relate to. “When it comes to gambling, there’s always a risk involved.” – No one in particular, FACTS and LOGIC speak for themselves here.

Kakegurui xx ep 8