Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji
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| Kaiji Was Episc From Start To Fininsh Lookin Forward To A Season 2 10/10 |
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| awesome 10/10 its better to watch this before sleep ^_^ |
| Ok, where the fuck is the 2nd season? |
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| Damn, in the end nothing changed for Kaiji, except for losing his ear and fingers. But I like the fact that it's not a happy ending and it's kinda realistic. Overall, a great anime. |
| E-Card arc dragged on for too long so the last arc was rushed. I won't even complain about the ending, it surely means there will be a 2nd season. I want more Kaiji. 7/10 |
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Cowabunga said: E-Card arc dragged on for too long so the last arc was rushed. I won't even complain about the ending, it surely means there will be a 2nd season. I want more Kaiji. 7/10 E-Kaado was way more interesting/psychological than Kaiji's idea (Tissue-box raffle) anyways, so no complaints here. 10/10 because Fukumoto's writing is elaborate, intense, & gripping. |
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| ending was the shit i have no idea what everyone is complaining about. i mean sure, if there wasn't the manga to continue on with it would be annoying but there is.......... also 'dragged on' wtf i didn't notice due to all the tension and INTENSITY. if you didn't feel that then you obviously like anime like this ugly yet beautiful world |
| I felt bad that this ended with Kaiji's defeat.. But I hope this would be a good set up for Kaiji's comeback.. 9/10 for me.. |
| season 2 fuckin where |
| 7/10 E-Card arc sucks, it became predictable when he cut off his ear... seriously why are people thinking this is better than Lotery arc? Lotery arc was meh but still better than E-Card. I'll be watching season 2 |
SuperSaiyenFeb 28, 2011 12:29 PM
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| Great series, appreciated that fukumoto didn't just do an asspull end where everything goes right for kaiji and he saves the day easy 9/10, 9.5 even |
| I just finish watch kaiji.. What can I said is that from the very beginning when they trying to put the lottery together, I knew the old man will win.. It just a very simple trick.. I was expected more than this.. lol.. |
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| That ending left me at a loss. I want to give it a 9 for that E-Card match, but this last game felt lackluster. Still, Kaiji is awesome, and I'll probably save that 9 or 10 for season two. |
| Lottery arc was way too predictable. There is no tension or intensity when you know there is no way Kaiji can win. That "plan" wouldn't have worked on an 8 year old, much less an old man who has been cheating people for god knows how long. And the fold... wow. Anyways, still a great show. 8/10 On to season 2. |
2DeehJan 17, 2012 1:03 AM
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LazyMan said: When is the second season coming out? It's already out dude.. hahahahahahahaha /sarcasm out |
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| The ending arc was the worst arc in the entire show. And it's not because the chairman won. But the absolute simplicity and lack of thought. Only good was that it shows that thought, and not prayers are decisive. |
| Doubt Doubt. |
| Agreed on the bad ending arc. Also felt the Starside hotel race was a bit too excessive. "Oops, we turned the electricity off late." Are you shitting me? The sacrifice was worth it tho. Truly a brave death. Sahara's death also felt pointless, like it just had to happen so the story can progress with Kaiji playing the E card. Anyways, I'm going to give an 8. |
| All I wanted was for Ishida's wife to get that 10 million ;_; WHY DIDN'T YOU QUIT WHILE YOU WERE AHEAD KAIJI |
"Eat my dead cock" - Dax Riggs |
| last arc wasnt so good , but wasnt that bad either , the others arc were amazing , just that. liked it. |
| Last 4 episodes were weaker than the rest, but I still liked them. Didin't expect to enjoy this series as much as I did. 2nd season here I come! |
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| Very well made series, I'm hovering between an 8 or a 9. I agree that this last arc was weaker than the rest, but this series still wins big when it comes to the absolute truth of human nature and what money will make a person do. I also like how Kaiji chastises himself for praying to god when she should have relied on himself. Actually, I think Kaiji himself is a great character. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
Bluey said: Am I the only who thought Kaiji was average? Dragged on for ages, extremely predictable, over the top at points, really stupid shit (like saving the guy on the boat) Felt like watching the same page of manga for 5 mins with some guy moaning and crying constantly. Might have felt alot longer then it is because I watched it in 3 or 4 sessions... but it sure bored me to tears half the time. 6/10 Was okay, but wouldn't watch again. You are not alone. If it wasn't for the ending I would have written this show as absolute garbage. Kaiji was being super naive throughout the entire show and like you said, everything dragged for so long. Also some of the decisions the sidekicks (or Kaiji) made just left me in confusion but later on just made me laugh everytime. The trash, as mentioned in the show, were so annoying that this show was almost unwatchable at times. Especially in the end those nameless people commentating and supporting were so over the top for me. I mean, cmon, even the way that most characters were depicted was extremely childish and unrealistic. Nevertheless, I liked the ending. When he was figuring out the paper towel lottery, my mind was blown. I couldn't believe how shitty this show could get. It was so rushed and felt like the author was just flat out trolling. Anyway, it might have been a predictable ending but I still liked seeing Kaiji actually losing. |
| A magnificent, Suspenseful, and overall AMAZING anime! I loved Kaiji from start to finish, every episode for the exception of a couple were brilliant, Kaiji was a great character and the old geezer was a very good villain. This ending was indeed a "GOOD" one, Kaiji lost because he selfishly tried to literally push his luck and instead he was outplayed by the old geezer... 9/10....The reason it doesn't get a 10 is because I feel the final "arc" wasn't properly done and it just lacked the intensity of the first two parts of the anime. |
| Crease thing was genius! Would've never thought of that. Also, the first anime I've ever seen with a bad ending. I guess it sets up for season 2. Overall 9/10. Pretty good, didn't like the beginning, and the suspense kinda dropped down at times (for me). |
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| Ultimate survivor, more like an ultimate survivor to an ultimate loser :P |
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| Hyoudou and Washizu, two cool old men. |
| Eh..it went downhill for me from the moment Kaiji stepped on the tissue box and came up with his flawless plan. Overall an 8/10 for me. |
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| I knew that last decision Kaiji made to kill Hyodo Wachamacallit was a foolish mistake, and in some way he deserves the defeat for his such impulsiveness. I hate this ending -- a lot -- but I also like it. If Kaiji were to win, there would be no reason for the 2nd season to come up :P ... So good the manga series is going to continue after the hiatus. |
| So he lost in the end. His behavior was way too stupid and the powerful mafia boss would never fall for such a cheap trick. Seriously, betting 100 million in such lottery WAS suspicious to begin with. They really cut his fingers. But first HE cut his off ear. That's really rewarding for him, especially with the debt staying the same. A complete loss but hey, it's an anime, and in most of the cases, the hero emerges victorious at the end of the whole story. The answer as to whether is will be that way lies in the second season. I give Kaiji a 9/10. It was a really good psychological anime with some interesting thoughts about human nature and society. |
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| You reap what you sow, Kaiji. At least it looks like he'll take what he learned to probably get his revenge. Plus it sets up the second season. Kaiji's gonna have one hell of a hospital bill to pay off. |
| That ending was disappointing but Kaiji brought it upon himself. He could have walked away with 20 million, payed off his debt and been in the clear but instead he got greedy and lost everything. This series was overall fantastic! It was unique. interesting, thrilling, and unpredictable. Glad to see there is a second season. I'd give this series a 9/10 |
RedFlameHazeOct 2, 2012 2:30 PM
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| Even now when I have watched 26eps I still hate the art but everything else is fine. |
| Kaiji is a dumbass...typical gambler. |
| Manly tears were shed! Kinda weak ending though. Oh well, still enjoyable. 7.5 rounded to 8/10. |
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| Kaiji lost 4 fingers, 20 mill and an ear. Can't wait to watch season 2 :( |
| This anime kicks ass. Saddens me it´s not as popular as it should be. |
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