I honestly cannot remember how the hell I came to discover this anime, I almost never get into anime as it's been released and I almost always wait until months after the hype has died down, but somehow, perhaps by fate, I stumbled across Kakegurui and I've never once looked back. From episode one, I was hooked and addicted to this anime, it grabbed me and dragged me along on its wild, deranged ride and I was grinning like a little devil the entire time. It's definitely one of the most unique and smartly-written animes I've ever come across, reminding me both of Death Note and Sherlock Holmes in its approach to the unraveling of the characters and their hidden machinations as well as the way their moments of sheer malicious joy are beautifully illustrated along with a massive dose of free-wheel, unhinged, insane glee mixed in. Yes, it may have its flaws and it may not be for everyone, but I'm become addicted to this anime and, whatever flaws it may have, I do not care one single iota. This is an anime which I adore and was going on my list of all-time favourite animes from episode one and I've never once wavered in that decision.
The only thing that could make this anime better for me would be a season two! Seriously, this anime deserves it, and, with a manga that only seems to be ramping up, they've definitely got loads and loads of material for several seasons to come. Please, please, PLEASE! Give this one a second season, please! I need my fix!
All in all, I give this 10 roulette wheels out of 10, a full royal straight flush! So, SHALL WE GAMBLE?!
