Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI, Volume 1

This is the the pinnacle of the niche genre. What it gets right, where others fail, is Kaiji is distinctly human. You'll see him struggle to come up with new strategies to turn the tables on his situation, you'll see him break down and get angry. Most importantly, he won't always win; and the price of those losses are harsh and impactful. This isn't your run of a mill gambling manga with a perfect, cocky protagonist who outwits all their opponents with a smirk. The manga is a a story for those society has failed, and a testament to trying as hard as you can regardless of how badly you get screwed over. Take this first volume, which centres around "restricted rock, paper, scissors". What initially seems like a game of chance opens up into a deep arc of manipulating economics and preying on people's mental states. You won't get the boring, last second "Haha actually this was my plan all along" twists that pollute the genre. It's rough for Kaiji, but you see him develop his tactics, strategy, and frustration as the game unravels. I cannot stress this enough, this series is gambling manga as good as it gets. I am so grateful it's FINALLY being released in English

Although I brought my copy of rightstuf Because it was out state side before uk and I needed it as soon as possible. Kaiji is a fantastic series and I feel that it’s underrated as hell! Probably because of the art stile (which imo is great) but nevertheless I thought this manga would never see the light of day to get an english release until I herd news in earl 2019 that denp licensed it. So if you are interested in great gambling ,characters and intense ,anxiety thrill ridesthis is it. Now it does have a lot of text in it which depending on who you are may be difficult but this is coming from someone who hates reading lots of dialogue in his manga and comics but for whatever reason I still love reading it. Now my main concern is that it wont sell because of (art and being underrated) but if someone reads this review and loves all thing Fukumoto and gambling please spread the love of Kaiji I would love to be at all the parts of this series in print as possible. And more of Fukumoto’s works would be great to thank you Denpa!

Good book but it reads back to front which must be the Japanese way. The story is very much like Squid Games on Netflix.

Honestly, I only started reading this because of squid game. I was recommended Kaiji because of the gambling element and putting it on the line, I was not disappointed by the first volume. Already creating tension and putting the main character in a predicament. Can't wait to see how it ends!!!

Kaiji is by far one of the best gambling mangas ever written-well worth a read.

Best manga for non manga readers. It’s intelligent it doesn’t hold any punches when it explains the different games and concepts. It doesn’t have any cringey anime tropes. It feels more like a typical graphic novel than a manga. But the writing is more like a modern thriller book. Would recommend to anyone really.

A gambling manga that is very good

I just discovered this Manga 1 month ago. I’m pleasantly surprised. This thriller is really captivating. Do not hesitate to buy it.

Biraz hasarlı geldi onun dışında güzel

I hope more give this a chance,got it for my wife who like me,LOVES the series and the Anime.