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Anime like Kakegurui.
Finished Kakegurui and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its drama, mystery, suspense. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 11 short picks
20 anime like Kakegurui
1. Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · ★ 8.25
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological with Kakegurui
2. Classroom of the Elite
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.81
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
3. Death Parade
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Drama, Suspense, High Stakes Game with Kakegurui
4. Danganronpa: The Animation
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.19
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, High Stakes Game with Kakegurui
5. Tomodachi Game
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.69
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological with Kakegurui
6. Kaiji: Against All Rules
TV · 2011 · 26 eps · ★ 8.24
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological with Kakegurui
7. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
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9. Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
TV · 2015 · 24 eps · ★ 8.11
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
10. One Outs
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
12. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
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13. The Promised Neverland
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 8.46
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
14. Banana Fish
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
- Same studio as Kakegurui (MAPPA)
15. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Suspense with Kakegurui
16. Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · ★ 8.11
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Suspense with Kakegurui
17. Flowers of Evil
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.16
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
18. Terror in Resonance
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · ★ 8.08
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
- Same studio as Kakegurui (MAPPA)
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19. Attack on Titan: Final Season
TV · 2021 · 16 eps · ★ 8.79
- Shares Drama, Suspense with Kakegurui
- Same studio as Kakegurui (MAPPA)
20. School-Live!
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.61
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with Kakegurui
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Kakegurui; for those, see the Kakegurui watch order.
How the top picks compare with Kakegurui
Kakegurui is 12 episodes from 2017, tagged drama, mystery, suspense and high stakes game. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Kakegurui does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor | 26 episodes, much longer than Kakegurui | 2007, 10 years older | Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Strategy Game | Adult Cast |
| Classroom of the Elite | 12 episodes | 2017 | Drama, Suspense, Psychological, School | — |
| Death Parade | 12 episodes | 2015 | Drama, Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological | Fantasy, Adult Cast |
| Danganronpa: The Animation | 13 episodes | 2013, 4 years older | Mystery, Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological | Horror, Survival |
| Tomodachi Game | 12 episodes | 2022, 5 years newer | Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Strategy Game | — |
| Kaiji: Against All Rules | 26 episodes, much longer than Kakegurui | 2011, 6 years older | Suspense, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Strategy Game | Adult Cast |
| Death Note | 37 episodes, much longer than Kakegurui | 2006, 11 years older | Suspense, Psychological | Supernatural |
| No Game, No Life | 12 episodes | 2014 | Strategy Game | Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi |
Pick by what you loved about Kakegurui
- If you liked the high stakes game side: Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor, Death Parade, Danganronpa: The Animation and Tomodachi Game.
- If you liked the psychological side: Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor, Classroom of the Elite, Death Parade and Danganronpa: The Animation.
- If you liked the school side: Classroom of the Elite, Danganronpa: The Animation, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma and Beastars.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Kakegurui: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Kakegurui fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Kakegurui are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Kakegurui?
Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kakegurui. Classroom of the Elite and Death Parade come next.
Is there a short anime like Kakegurui?
Yes: Classroom of the Elite (12 episodes), Death Parade (12 episodes), Danganronpa: The Animation (13 episodes) and Tomodachi Game (12 episodes).
What do Kakegurui fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Kakegurui most often recommend Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor, Classroom of the Elite, Death Parade, Danganronpa: The Animation and Tomodachi Game.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Kakegurui fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Kakegurui itself are left out.
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