Kaiji
Series Overview
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by himself, Kaiji is offered a shady deal to participate in an illegal underground gamble on a cruise ship. This turns out to be nothing more than the beginning of his new life of hell—thrown headlong into a life-threatening roller coaster of mind games, cheating, and deceit.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 52 Episodes
23 min per episode
2007 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 26: “A Future For Us...”
As Ichijō is removed by the men in black, Kaiji tells him to fight his way back to the surface for a rematch. Meanwhile, Kaiji's friends cash in the balls he won for a total of over ¥729 million. Kaiji, Sakazaki and Endō settle their debts and split the remainder for almost ¥190 million each, from which Kaiji must pay back his friends in the underground labor camp.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuzo Sato
Hideo Takayashiki, Nobuyuki Fukumoto
Hideki Taniuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Hideki Taniuchi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaiji
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What is Kaiji about?
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by himself, Kaiji is offered a shady deal to participate in an illegal underground gamble on a cruise ship. This turns out to be nothing more than the beginning of his new life of hell—thrown headlong into a life-threatening roller coaster of mind games, cheating, and deceit.
How many seasons does Kaiji have?
Kaiji comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Kaiji?
Key cast members in Kaiji include Masato Hagiwara, Fumihiko Tachiki.
Who created or directed Kaiji?
Kaiji was developed and directed by Yuzo Sato.