Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji
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| I hate Tonegawa, but this was too much. I actually felt bad for him. |
| Goddamn Tonegawa what a true man. No wonder he's able to climb so high in the social ladder. It's that determination that led him to this status |
Ten said: i think they're not all broken, those are the few that can still at least stand and move around.Oh no, Kaiji, just go home. Weren't those guys from support group supposed to be all broken and in need of hospital attention themselves? And I find it unrealistic that they just stand there holding onto Kaiji's money. They weren't even connected with him like the guys from rock-paper-scissors and those bastards betrayed him anyway. It just looks ridiculous, I almost expected Kaiji to just give up the money and share between them if they are apparently so buddy-buddy for whatever reason already. Also, why wouldn't they help him?? They lost the gamble due to Tonegawa, and kaiji defeated him for them, so in a sense kaiji is their hero. They admire him, that's why they helped him and held onto his money instead of stealing it or whatever. Not everyone is a traitorous son of a bitch u know |
| Tonegawa got what he deserved, I guess? That was brutal though! |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| tonegawas punishment was so horrible, even kaiji felt a little bad for him. he kinda deserved it, but props to him for not backing down and taking it like a man. |
| Tonegawa definitely deserved it. He would have gleefully condemned Kaiji to a torturous death of a drill boring through his brain and skull and while not as sadistic as the director in the sense of seemingly deriving euphoric, even sexual pleasure from the infliction of suffering on others for its own sake, he still would have rubbed his hands arrogantly self-righteous and assured in his victory and dispassionately received the whole spectacle. There would certainly have been no tears for Kaiji or even a second thought. And it isn't just theoretical as I don't doubt he personally oversaw the torture and murder of many in the same or similar ways before as part of previous gambling crucibles or just to rise his way up through the ranks of organized crime as an enforcer. At the same time, I have to and will extend an ultimate nod of respect to him for taking his own punishment with a refined sense of bravery, dignity, and resolve befitting his stature and assumed character. He didn't try to lie his way out somehow, beg, whimper, fight back or assault anyone surrounding him - Kaiji or the director included. He lived by his previous words and bravado and confronted his reckoning with honor. I don't feel sorry at all for Tonegawa, but I respect him. And knowing his character, that's all he would ask for. And even the director I can see by this point in the series isn't only sadistic, but has more of a proper ideology behind his actions. It does come across as at least partially hypocritical though when he talks about the necessity of living boldly and be willing to risk your life constantly, effectively telling young men to be willing to kill, die, go off and change the world at the cost of the ultimate risk to themselves repeatedly, when he is living comfortably in old age still, portrayed to be at least in his 80s. The only character at this point of the series I still think of as quite unredeemable and pure scum of the Earth though is that Andou or Endou from from the first arc. |
WatchTillTandavaMay 6, 2020 5:02 PM
| don't push yourself Kaiji |
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| "Ive just stood on this paper towel box, and now, that has given me inspiration to take down the biggest corperate asshole with tons of power and money ever!!!" LMAO!!! I love how he gets his inspirations for stuff. One thing that really confuses me is why the other guys are so enthusiastic about supporting Kaiji. They are still in debt so no idea what they're so happy about. Unless they're planning to steal Kaiji's money. |
| Yuritopia FTW!!!!!!!!! BANZAI TO YURI !!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Lol kaiji is just too passionate even crying for a enemy regardless of stance or title. |
 Behold of my awesomeness~ controversial and/or sensitive topics likely devolve into the same repetitive, derogatory, abusive, and harassing comments can no longer be posted. But my feels. |
| As if Kaiji's ear chopping isn't enough, we have this ultra painful roasting kneeling scene. I don't think real human could even make it alive in 10 seconds. |
| Tonegawa is the epitome of lawful evil. Bastard , but somewhat respectable. Just slightly though , because he would still lie his ass out of this situation somehow , if his hands weren't tied. |
| I hate everyone equally |
| I *was* wondering what happens in those last couple episodes. I suppose I know now. Interesting. Let's see how this goes. |
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| Goddamit noooooo! Could have taken the win Kaiji. On the other hand it's not like I don't understand Kaiji's desire for revenge after realizing the real enemy was the chairman all along. I feel like this is gonna hurt. Zawa~~~ |
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| That apologize punishment was a pretty brutal one but what’s even better is that Tonigawa did it like a true man , really great moment from him , Kaiji probably was more than satisfied seeing this |
| i always liked tonegawa but dude that chairman is a fucking creep. why not just go to the hospital and come back? does it have to be right now? and it's not fair, part of the bet was he had to apologize, so shouldn't he be the one to set the terms? i don't gel with the chairman's excuse to be cruel. i mean yeah if he left it at that i'd get it but no, he just wants an excuse to hurt people. i bet the whole reason he lends money is just for that, he doesn't even care about being paid back. |
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| I was at the edge of my sit this whole time How is going to defeat the boss in only 4 episodes though lol |
| هیچوقت بهتر نمیشه |
| that was hell itself, mad props to tonegawa for going through with it. the prez did make sense about people lacking sincerity tbf. kaiji with the W but apparently he wants more. |
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| The chairman is sick... |
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