Kakegurui Twin

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Synonyms: Compulsive Gambler Twin

Japanese: 賭ケグルイ双〈ツイン〉

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 15

Chapters: 86

Status: Finished

Published: Sep 19, 2015 to May 22, 2023

Genres: Drama, Mystery

Themes: Psychological, School

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Gangan Joker

Authors: Kawamoto, Homura (Story), Saiki, Katsura (Art)

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Score: 7.82¹ (scored by 2,698 users)

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Ranked: #1327²

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Popularity: #2221

Members: 10,645

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Ranked #1327Popularity #2221Members 10,645

MangaGangan JokerKawamoto, Homura (Story), Saiki, Katsura (Art)

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Kakegurui Twin

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As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top...

That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-housepet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui!

(Source: Yen Press)

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Kakegurui Twin was published in English by Yen Press from February 19, 2019, to August 26, 2025. It has also been published in Spanish by ECC Ediciones since April 18, 2023.

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Jan 26, 2020

Buttnip

Recommended

Preliminary (51/86 eps)

This review is separated into 2 sections: a spoilers-free review for new readers of the series, and a more critical analysis for those who has read or seen Kakegurui (main story) before, containing minor spoilers. Feel free to scroll down and find the one you're looking for.

(I am currently caught up to all 52 chapters of Twin I have access to, as of Jan 27 2020.)

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Kakegurui Twin tells the story of Saotome Mary, an intelligent scholarship student, and her path to achieving success at Hyakkaou Private Academy, a school which evaluates people by their ability to gamble, and attended by ...

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A really well-paced and riveting spin-off that places a spotlight on the most compelling character from Kakegurui - Mary Saotome, someone who has exceeded my expectations time and time again - a loveable and relatable shining leader who embodies a grounded brilliance and tenacity that feels unique to solely just her.

Unlike the crazed, enigmatic, and overdramatized Yumeko or the devilishly, insurmountable, cold and calculating Kirari, Mary feels real. She’s ambitious but flawed, strategic but emotional, kind to her friends but vindictive to people she despises - a gambler who isn’t chasing chaos for its own sake but clawing her way to the top with ... sheer will and resourcefulness.

This spin-off brings us back to a time when she was just starting out at Hyakkaou Private Academy - showing us how she carved her path through a whirlwind of greed, betrayal, and power struggles. To put it simply, Kakegurui Twin is about resilience, relationships, and what it means to truly become a “winner.”

From the moment Mary enters the elite academy, we see her forced to adapt to its all-too-familiar gambling hierarchy. The system is ruthless while creating housepets out of those who lose and rewarding dominance to those who thrive. Mary’s initial struggles are immediate, as she finds herself on the brink of becoming a housepet after a loss to a showboat named Aiura. But after a helping hand from a housepet named Tsuzura, she gains the courage to prove what sets her apart from the others who take it lying down - her ability to think critically under pressure - to observe and adapt. She turns the tables on Kokoro with a clever trick and claws her way back while earning not just her freedom but her first major victory. From there, Mary’s determination and ambition grow. She doesn’t just want to survive; she wants to thrive, all the while upholding her own moral code and helping her newfound friendships along the way.

"The resolve to pick out one hopeful path from uncertain and unlimited possibilities with your own violation. That resolve is the core of gambling."

Mary’s dynamic with Tsuzura Hanatemari immediately stands out as an emotional connection that shows Mary’s humanity. Tsuzura admires Mary for her strength, resolve, and ambition to carve out her own path, and Mary, in turn, finds herself instilling confidence in Tsuzura, to become her own person. Their friendship serves as the emotional core in a school dominated by self-interest and betrayal, and shows that even in a place filled with evil-grinning manipulators, genuine care can exist. It’s this compassion combined with Mary’s ambition that defines her character. She’s not just fighting for herself; she’s fighting for those who have been wronged.

Whether it’s helping Tsuzura regain her dignity or standing up to powerful figures like Aoi and Juraku, Mary becomes a beacon of defiance against an unjust system. We all love duality and Mary offers it in spades. She’s methodical and cautious, yet she isn’t afraid to take risks when the situation demands it. She can read people, exploit their weaknesses, and play the odds with precision, but she also has moments of vulnerability, regret, and self-doubt.

"What you did back then couldn't have been dumb luck. It was thanks to your insane talent and competitiveness. You lose and suffer now and then...but you stand back up in the end. All that got to me...because you're just so human."

She loses here and there but learns to stand up again. All her wins don't feel like plot armor but well-earned accomplishments. Mary’s ability to endure, adapt, and grow is the beating heart of her character. She doesn’t gamble recklessly for the thrill - she gambles to build something, to prove herself, and to dismantle the systems that tried to break her.

While I would've preferred a more tragic ending to better connect the two series, the final chapter of this still encapsulates everything Mary stands for. As the school year ends, we see her reflecting on the connections she’s made and the battles she’s fought. Her farewell to Tsuzura isn't tragic but still bittersweet. Mary taught Tsuzura how to fight for herself, while Tsuzura gave Mary the support she needed to keep going. They may go their separate paths but they'll still become winners in their own ways. We even see Mary holding Tsuzura's hairpin in the main series which just further proves how much she meant to her. So yeah...it wasn't actually some tragic downfall that led to Mary growing more bitter but instead a very human feeling called loneliness.

"From now on, we will continue to fight. May each and everyone of us become their own winner."

Kakegurui Twin celebrates Mary's resilience and ambition. It’s not only a great gateway into gambling manga but also an experience that shows how one person; with enough resolve and connections, can stand against even the most cunning and oppressive of foes. Mary Saotome is a gambler who doesn’t rely on reckless abandon or sheer genius but on grit, adaptability, and an unshakable belief in herself and those she cares about.

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