Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler is a popular Japanese manga series written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura that has sold over 5 million copies. In 2017, the series received an anime adaptation, and a live-action series adaptation the following year. This year, the anime received a second season entitled Kakegurui ×× as well as a second season of the live-action series.
On May 3 this year, Kakegurui will get a live-action film adaptation with an original story written by the manga’s author Kawamoto and directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa.
As Yumeko Jabami and the leader of the student council Kirari Momobami continue their fights a new group by the name of “Village” gains power and poses a threat to the student council. In an attempt to remove Village and Yumeko, the student council holds a compulsory gambling event that every student must participate in lest they face immediate exclusion. The event will have students voting for who should represent the students. The high-speed, high-tension story will see Yumeko vs. the student council vs. Village.
The film will feature returning cast from the live-action series including Minami Hamabe (Yumeko Jabami) and Mahiro Takasugi (Ryota Suzui) as well as new cast such as Hio Miyazawa and Haruka Fukuhara who will play original characters. Additionally, it has been announced that professional Japanese cosplayer Enako will join the cast.
Enako has over 600k followers on Twitter and popular both at home and overseas for her high quality cosplay and cute looks. She will play the part of a female student competing in the gambling competition.
Enako is a huge fan of the Kakegurui franchise. In 2017 she attended the Japan’s huge comic market Comiket where she dressed as Yumeko. Her cosplay of the character was commended so highly that she wore the actual outfit used in season one of the live-action series at an event for the series which was very well received.
She has expressed her like for all the characters’ unique personalities but favours Yumeko in particular. Speaking about featuring in her first ever movie, she said that she was deeply moved when she saw her name appear in the end credits. Enako also commented on what it was like to appear as a character in the world of Kakegurui, and said the shoot felt so real that she questioned whether Hyakkaou Private Academy was actually real or not, and if she had the chance she would like to commute to school wearing an outfit like that.
She also said that she pulled some faces people have probably never seen before and so she looks forward to people seeing them.
©2019 Homura Kawamoto・Tōru Naomura / SQUARE ENIX・”Kakegurui: The Movie” Production Committee
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Hybrid voice actress-idol group i☆Ris is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022. The group released its new track, Queens Bluff, on July 20, and the music video for the song is now available on YouTube!
Queens Bluff is being used as the ending song for the anime series Kakegurui Twin, which will air on Netflix globally starting August 4, 2022.
Queens Bluff Music Video (Full Version)
The music video teaser trailer was released on June 5, and the song was first performed during the final performance of i☆Ris’s national tour on July 7. The member’s speedy dance moves and style quickly caught on on social media, and the song has been called the most ‘seductive’ track in the group’s discography.
Since debuting in 2012, i☆Ris has been active in the voice acting scene, with the members starring in the PriPara series. They have also starred in stage performances and films, while also carrying out solo activities.
On November 7, i☆Ris will hold their 10th anniversary concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. In addition, they will also release their first best-of album to celebrate this huge milestone. To express their gratitude to their fanbase, the best album will also include a new track written by the members. This song will be performed for the first time at the 10th anniversary concert.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more from i☆Ris on the group’s 10th anniversary!
Information
Queens Bluff
Release Date: August 3, 2022
Streaming Links: https://avex.lnk.to/iRis_22nd_QB_preDIGI
i☆Ris – First Best-of Album
Release Date: November 7, 2022
Details: https://iris.dive2ent.com/discography/detail.php?id=1019226
i☆Ris Official Site: https://iris.dive2ent.com/
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Homura Kawamoto, the creator of the popular manga series Kakegurui which blew up globally when the anime adaptation was released, is now working on a new poker-themed multimedia project titled High Card together with Kadokawa, TMS Entertainment, and Hikaru Muno.
High Card main visual by Ebi
While full details have yet to be announced, anime, manga, and novel adaptations are set to be released as part of the project. TMS Entertainment is overseeing the project with the illustrator Ebi, who developed the character designs. TMS Entertainment is one of Japan’s most renowned animation studios, known for working on some of the biggest titles such as Lupin the Third and Akira.
Comments
Homura Kawamoto (Author)
“First and foremost, I’d like everyone to have a look at the main visual. It captures the stories of each character. Each of them are very active in their roles. If it comes to you right away, then please be sure to check out the show. If you’re looking and still unsure, there are other characters that’ll really help you out, so please wait for more information. It will come to you.”
Hikaru Muno (Author)
“The main visual has an atmosphere to it like nothing else. It’s clear to see how involved everyone is that’s working on the High Card project, it’s almost explosive at every turn. There are so many characters to love and hate and are sure to pierce the hearts of lots of people. Please look forward to the finish product with all you’ve got!”
Ebi (Character Designer)
“I designed a lot of characters for this project, but I also created a lot of flashy clothes and accessories too so I think there’ll be plenty for the eyes to enjoy. There’s a lot of that in the main visual too which really captures what High Card is all about! There’s a lot of things I’m personally looking forward to as a fan too, like the setting and story. I hope you’re all excited too!”
(C) TMS
