Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji Japanese: 逆境無頼カイジ Ultimate Survivor
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Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 2, 2007 to Apr 1, 2008
Duration:
23 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
L represents licensing company
StatisticsScore: 8.381 (scored by 20289 users)
Ranked: #1472
Popularity: #501
Members: 35,255
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Both are gambling animes done by the same director and mangaka, both main character's are also voiced by the same seiyū, Hagiwara Masato.
Same exact art style, produced by the same people - Kaiji is sure to reward the viewer with as much intensity as Akagi, if not more. I highly recommend watching Akagi if you plan on watching Kaiji.
Same director and creator, similar character design, and both have gambling themes.
Both are made after the manga of the same author, both deal with gambling and exceptional, life-and-death situations when the main characters have to use all their intellect and presence of mind to survive. Similar design, too, ugly at the first sight but it grows on you.
Both Psychological animes with battles of wits and finding out what ur opponent has. Both about gambling.
Both anime comes from MADHOUSE, also done by the same director and mangaka.
The main characters are very similar.
Both are gambling animes, the little difference that in Akagi they focus on Mahjong (a chinese board game), but in Kaiji they play various games that can get them killed or they can win a lot of money, this part is correct for Akagi also
Exactly the same art style and use of tension, suspense and thrills. Both are great series but I like Kaiji a little better.
Same story, same feel, cept Akagi's a badass mudabitch, but Kaiji sheds manly tears
Both are gambling anime directed by the same director. The style of animation is completely the same. Both of them have amazing cliffhangers and both main characters analyze their opponents psychologically and play mind games in order to get the results they want.
Both are very strategic animes, I recommend!
The whole idea that they dont become scared of death and such
Same Author, Same Seiyuu for the main character, same graphic style.
Most important, both animes are about gambling, but the theme is made more psychological than what it could look like.
Same author, same style, same themes (gambling, underworld), same atmosphere... different point of view.
Another work made by Fukumoto Nobuyuki, same tense. the most insane decisions and gambles, the factual philosophy. Kaiji is full with original gambles' ideas while Akagi is a mere mahjong anime. However, it has also it's original strategies and cheating tricks.
Same creator
Same art style
Both gambling animes
There's a lot of pressure to win in both
The main difference would be that Kaiji is more of a good guy and doesn't have such a dominating presence
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Both animes are very similar to each other, both heroes plot an ingenius plan to survive, both keeps you guessing until the end and hunger for the next one, both has amazing storyline.
Kaiji is a genius anime without the supernatural stuff from Death note.
Same style of psychologically outwitting your enemies. Kaiji needs to be seen by more people, it is truly great.
Death note is a complicated strategy/mystery show in which people must constantly think ahead of one another to survive.
Although the plot is completely different, the similarities lie in brilliantly intelligent and original storylines. Death Note has you on the edge of your seat with the tension and Kaiji will get you doing exactly the same. You never know what will come next and it's strategical plot is immensely engrossing. Don't be put off by the art style of Kaiji, you won't regret watching this hidden gem.
Both animes are very intellectually based, also the main character in both have to think several steps ahead to stay alive.
In both anime moves of heroes are based on logic, and an insignificant mistake can cost the their lives.
Both series have like a protagonist a super-genius guy, who have to use his inventive to resolve different kinds of problems, it feels the same atmosphere in both series, a normal guy who's life suddenly change in a short period of time, while in death note it's because of a supernatural thing, in kaiji it´s a most normal problem, money. I highly recomend both series.
brain twisting and complex strategic plot
The similarity between these two anime can be explained in an extremely simple manner. They give the same feeling when you watch them. They give the same rush the same thrill. The need to watch the next episode. The need to watch more. The same level of enjoyment. They are both series based on intelligence, risk and reward.
Both geniuses ..
but....
Kaiji is to much dramatic and in one episode they barely advanced,
and Kaiji its "zawa zawa" -and poor animation.
no action at all, but when its geniuses- its geniuses.
(oh.. and its more likely for kids, but if you want geniuses give its a chance -10 eps)
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Pretty much the same aura around both of these animes. OneOuts is about baseball gambling with alot of money on the line. Both of them use there wits to outsmart the opponent but there is always someone with money they can try to scam...
Same director, Same kind of psychological Seinen. Both anime are similar in a lot of way. While One outs is about baseball, what really stand out is the way he outsmart his oppenents. If you liked Kaiji, then you will most likely like One Outs.
Both anime revolve around gambling and psychology. Both of these anime have amazing cliffhangers.
Kaiji and One Outs focus around gambling, with a very similar presentation style and analysis. Overall, very interesting psychoanalytically and just in terms of suspense.
both high psychological and full of games
Two stories where the logic is applied in different situations.
Very good, either. It's worth watching.
*Both are seinen and about games.
*There's money in it.
*Both psychology, strategy.
*Intelligent protagonists.
One Outs about baseball and Kaiji a thriller about survive but they have much in common.
Both anime series involves the same director: Yuzo Sato. In fact, the main protagonist from both series has the same voice actor. Both series' main male protagonist has an intellectual mind and is not afraid of taking risks.
Both series has a theme of gambling (with game elements) involving psychological factors with suspense and intensity.
Both series also has similar artwork as well as the way they are presented involving money.
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Both pretty sick and twisted as the shows progress creating a really strange feel to them that makes you keep watching.
Both are very negative and depressing animes. The main protagonist in both animes are normal ordinary individuals who become leaders and always find a way to survive.
Both anime are a psychology of despair. Both are full of violence and hidden meanings. Both are a must see for those who like dark atmosphere.
Main characters were pulled out from their everyday lives to learn and value the price of life through incredibly tough physical and psychological challenges.
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Both series put their main characters in psychologically distressing situations, and both of them are about their characters rising above the challenges and owning their fates. Plus, lots of man tears...
Both are psychological thrillers animated by Madhouse about a man fighting for his values in an evil, corrupt world.
In essence, both series features psychological themes involving the main protagonist in a world of twisted aberrations. It is a cruel world in both series and the main protagonist must play his cards right to make the most out of his life.
Both has thriller like endings in many episodes.
Madhouse is also involved with both series.
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Both shows have the same kinda calm animation.
Also the fact that a lot of the characters go through tough, sometimes life or death situations that show the true colors of who they are, whether they be good or bad.
Also... MANLY TEARS!!!!!!!!!!!
Both anime have the "scum of society" as their protagonists. Both deal with the cruelty of those in higher position. Both anime contain a high amount of tears. Both anime feature the value of trust in your comrades, although Rainbow is much more idealistic about it.
Their premise is different, but the two shows are thematically very similar.
The first arc of Rainbow really reminds me of Kaiji.
"Scum of Society" the term that being used, foreshadowed and outlined in both of the series, Betrayal and friendship; good and evil. Both of them show the corruption of Higher Authorities and their opinion on how really the world works. Money, Influence, Power. Those are what the history always believed as the key to rule this world neglecting any morals. The MCs try to prove them wrong by passing through their brutal experiments and madness.
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In DMW, prisoners of a particular prison take part in dangerous events meant to entertain spectators. In Kaiji, debtors are scammed into high stakes gambling in order to get a shot at having their debts erased. Some of the high stakes gambles are extremely dangerous or otherwise risky, and sometimes there are upper class spectators watching the poor gamblers fight for their lives.
In terms of plot, Deadman Wonderland and Kaiji are completely different. But I think the second half of Kaiji has some similar scenes to Deadman Wonderland which make you jump off your seat.
- Both involve dangerous games that are risky and are able to lead to death.
- The audience is cruel, laughing at the participants.
- Both main characters are dragged into these games against their will.
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Kaiji is constantly in situations of despair, but when it comes down to it he can create ridiculously amazing and effective strategies to break out from the seemingly impossible sitautions, similar to the latter parts of spiral where narumi is faced with problems with his life on the line.
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The mindf*ck while playing a 'game' with lives on the line + same producing studios.
The most similar aspect of both anime is how they put a spin on classical games and warps them into a psychological thriller. What is perhaps more important is that these main players learned more about themselves and comments on social themes such as inequality, injustice, and consequences of interactions. However, Kaiji goes a little overboard in terms of gambling and risk-taking while Death Billiards seem to have a supernatural element to it. Regardless, highly recommended if you liked the other.
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Believe me, the massive differences between the two series subject matter (Ookiku: Baseball, Kaiji: Extreme gambling) and characters (Ookiku: High-school boys, Kaiji: Mature gamblers and typical seedy fair) are not lost upon me.
That being said, I couldn't help but think of Kaiji while watching the way Ookiku's games unfold. Both series do a fantastic job of making their subject matter become interesting and dramatic without feeling forced or unbelievable. Both cause you to watch each and every second while feeling totally engrossed, nearly forcing one to cheer when the protagonist(s) succeed(s), and despair when they falter.
This recommendation isn't for everyone, but if you preferred the way either series approached their subject matter, than the other will be unlikely to disappoint.
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Both involve a battle of minds, as well as themes of psychology and violence.
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Both got unique art-style and mind-blowing tricks, extremely manly shows.
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This may be a bit of a stretch, but both Kaiji and Initial D share a distinct passion for their subject matters, both on different sides of the spectrum. On the one hand, Kaiji very much romanticizes its subject matter (gambling) building it up as an much larger than life thing. On the other hand, Initial D plays it straight with its subject matter (street racing) giving you an incredibly earnest look at it.
Both series do not come off contrived at all, and have this real purity to them; a true interest in the subjects that they are dealing with, subjects that most people would not find to be a fascinating premise for anime, but sure enough, provide enthralling experiences.
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Both series involve high stakes gambling and unorthodox game playing, with the use of psychological strategy. Both series also contain the use of a similar psychological battle game: E-Card from Kaiji is extremely similar to Raijinhai in Yu-Gi-Oh!
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both are survival anime.
both are strategic anime.
both are do or die .
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Both animes starts with a cardgame
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Both these series tell a story of an honest man, trying to make his way in this rotten, wicked world. Kaiji and Simon are real man's men, they have principals and won't forfeit them no matter what. You can see them doubt, you can see them tumbling down and degrading, but they soon realize their mistakes to remain steadfast and strong.
However, Simon is surrounded by a number of trustworthy friends, he can rely onto, whereas Kaiji is a lone wolf among heavily armed hunters. Kaiji is more about betraying while TTGL is focused on friendship and loyalty. Thus the ideas of them are also different. Kaiji's author wants to show, how important the ability to remain human in any circumstances is, whereas TTGL shows what role determination plays in our lives. Frim this point of view Kaiji is more "capacious", because the latter problem is payed attention to, but not that emphasized as the first one.
So, if you want to watch an anime about people, who choose a thorny path of resistance to the common sense not to lose self-respect, these animes are what you need.
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both have do or die or kill before you get killed situations.
both the main characters share same thoughts while they are scared or frighting .
both have many people betraying the main character.
both have somebody conducting the survival games.
both have Game, Thriller genre.
both the main character blame themself for being a loser.
both get same feeling while watching them and get exited to watch next episode.
both the main character have lost interest in life .
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You wouldn't expect it but they both have very similar thinking patterns, and you'll enjoy HxH even more when they display their shounen abilities!
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Both are anime shows with a high level intensity that involve strategy games, although Hikaru no Go is specifically about the game of Go whereas Kaiji is deeper and the gambles more varied.
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Mysterious circumstanced high -stakes gambling with human lives in the balance amongst complete strangers. That describes both of these anime's. Kaiji happens to be through rock-paper-scissors, Bus Gamer through actual physical human survival of the fittest!
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Both animes have a great amount of psychological thriller, both keep you guessing, both have intellectual methods to counter problems.
If you enjoyed Steins Gate intense twists and suspense, then I assure you Kaiji delievers a lot better.
However if you would like to add some comedy + romance in, Steins Gate is the one.
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The art style in both has a certain stylistic "bad and unattractive, yet awesome" quality to it. This is more apparent in the manga versions of both series, but the animation manages to capture that. In addition, both series have a lot of battles of wits, Kaiji with its gambling and Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro with solving detective cases. Add a little extremism - for example Neuro's physical and mental abuse of Yako and the ridiculous stakes Kaiji wagers in some of his gambles - and it's easy to see at a glance why a fan of one would enjoy the other.
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It's hard to compare Giant Killing with any other football related anime because they almost play real football. There is no jumping 20 feet in the air or the ball is not on fire when the player makes a free kick etc...
So i think Kaiji is similar in more way's that one.
Both anime's are about a game, and while Giant Killing is a team play Kaiji from Kaiji makes sure that he has teammates when he plays the games he is forced. So Kaiji is more darker anime but the two main protagonist from these anime's are very similar, they smart and analyzing all little details to makes sure they win! Giant Killing has it's funny side and it's more relaxed from Kaiji. But the art is also quite similar and the music in both anime's are WIN!
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Both have that awesome narrator, you know the one. Love that guy.
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Tense as hell, adrenaline-pumping, and manly tears-inducing.
People pitted against each other. Same studio.
Everything else is pretty much different - Kaiji is psychological and Ippo is raw power - but you should give the other a try if you're looking for something addicting.
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High-stakes gambling, on a boat! Both take somewhat simple things like rock-paper-scissors and tennis and make them RIDICULOUSLY DRAMATIC, with Kaiji making such things as flipping over a card or emptying a tissue box INCREDIBLY INTENSE, and Tenipuri cranking its characteristic improbable physics up to eleven. Tezuka kills the dinosaurs. With tennis. I'm completely serious.
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Similar feeling to it (high stakes games), though, for the main character - my vote goes to Bak.
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