The English live-action adaptation of Kakegurui has finally revealed its star-studded cast for the upcoming series titled Bet. Based on the popular Japanese manga, Kakegurui follows a thrilling world of gambling, high stakes, and intense competition. With the announcement of the main cast, fans of the original manga and anime series are eager to see how the beloved characters will come to life in this exciting new version.
Bet, the live-action spin-off of Kakegurui, will be brought to screens with an all-star ensemble. Simon Barry, the talented showrunner behind the series, is leading the charge to bring Kakegurui’s twisted and fascinating world to a broader audience. The live-action series will the dark and strategic world of gambling, just like its anime counterpart, but with a fresh and engaging take.
Expanding the Kakegurui Universe
The live-action series of Kakegurui stars Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, and Ryan Sutherland. These talented actors will take on the roles of characters that fans have come to love and expect. Their performances will bring depth and intrigue to the already thrilling universe of Kakegurui.
Kakegurui is a Japanese manga series written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura. Since its debut, Kakegurui has gained a massive following due to its gripping storyline centered around high-stakes gambling at the Hyakkaou Private Academy.
The original anime adaptation aired in 2017, with a second season titled Kakegurui ×× following in 2019. The series has also been available to stream on Netflix since 2018, allowing global audiences to experience the adrenaline-pumping world of the academy.
A spin-off series, Kakegurui Twin, debuted in 2022, further expanding the Kakegurui universe. This latest live-action adaptation, Bet, will provide an exciting new chapter for fans of the franchise. As the cast prepares to bring this intense world to life, Kakegurui continues to prove that it is one of the most enduring anime-to-live-action adaptations in recent years.
