It’s been announced that Kakegurui is being adapted into a live-action drama! It will air on MBS and TBS beginning in Jan. 2018.
The series was first released as a manga in Gangan Joker by Kawamoto Homura and Naomura Tooru, and it follows the intense gambling battles by the wealthy and privileged students of Hyakkaou Private Academy including the mysterious new transfer student Jabami Yumeko.
The new live-action series will be directed by Hanabusa Tsutomu, also known for his work on High School Debut and Asajomagi.
The series has been extra popular since the anime aired this past year, and it looks like the popularity will only continue to grow! Keep alert for upcoming cast details!
Broadcast details
MBS: Tuesdays beginning on Jan. 15 (Mon.) at 12:50 am
TBS: Wednesdays beginning on Jan. 17 (Wed.) at 1:28 am
Staff
Original Work: Kawamoto Homura, Naomura Tooru ( GanGan Joker, Square Enix)
Director: Hanabusa Tsutomu
(C) Kawamoto Homura, Naomura Toru / Square Enix・Kakegurui Drama Production Committee・MBS
Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!