The Plot
Kakegurui Twin is a prequel for the main series and tells the story of Mary Saotome, and how she became one of the most feared players in Hyakkaou Private Academy. It depicts on how she was a transfer and didn't have any rich friend and how she uses her fast thinking to fool the other player during multiple games.
The Cons
The story is abysmal. It is the same formula for every game in this anime. They explain how the game is played, and then they try to fool the viewer to think that Mary was tricked or has fallen for a cheater move, and in the end of the game the roles reverse and Mary is a gambling mastermind. That threw me off a bit because it is not relatable, it is not organic. I understand if a player is experienced in a few games, like dice or cards but, she has the knowledge of every game and every bit of information that a new player like her shouldn't have. And then you have lesbian love because Netflix tries to be inclusive every time and a side character that is only used for Mary to win the gambling room and later for the couple's game. There is no connection between the three of them and that is barely spoked about during the episodes.
The Neutral
I don't think there is nothing neutral about this anime because the cons cancel the pros so it became a neutral anime.
The Pros
If every anime had Mappa has a studio and the budget of Netflix, I think every anime would have this type of animation and music. It is fluid, it has motion, and the OST is appropriate for the theme.
The Conclusion
If you liked the parent story, you should watch this. It is the backstory of one of the principal characters. For newcomers, I have mixed feelings because it is an introduction to the main theme of the anime that is gambling and hierarchy status, but I don't think it does enough to appeal and create curiosity to pursue the anime.
