
Summary
- Kakegurui boasts a fascinating cast facing thrilling interactions and memorable quotes.
- Characters like Jabami and Momobami embrace risk and ambition in the face of uncertainty.
- Jabami pushes people towards their goals by despising those who give up or deceive themselves.
There are not many dull days at Hyakkaou Private Academy thanks to the intriguing roster of characters in Kakegurui, with each student having their own motivations and life goals to achieve as they try to navigate the gambling landscape of their school.
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PostsNaturally, when such an interesting premise is put together with an equally fascinating cast, there are bound to be some thought-provoking interactions between the characters throughout the series. Embracing its psychological thriller roots, it is not surprising that Kakegurui features some highly memorable quotes that either give more depth to a character or simply leave an impact on you.
8 "Put Some Wins Under Your Belt And Turn The Tables."
- Itsuki Sumeragi
Despite being wronged by Kaede Manyuda and orchestrating the perfect revenge plan against him, Itsuki Sumeragi still seems to care just a little about her crush, even after he suffers a massive loss against Yumeko Jabami. "Someone controls your life, so what?" says Itsuki as she proceeds with her pep talk about how anyone can change their fate by striving hard for success and victory.
According to Sumeragi, even when life has got you pinned down, and it may seem like nothing is really working out, "It's no reason to give up on your ambitions," as all it takes to get back on the right track is a bit of perseverance.
7 "They Say Humans Are Irrational Creatures..."
- Kirari Momobami
When talking about the most compelling antagonists in modern anime, Kirari Momobami definitely finds a spot in the conversation thanks to her twisted mindset about society and human beings in general. Being the mastermind behind the whole pet scene at Hyakkaou Private Academy, the Student Council President says that, although there's not much that is rational about humans, there must be something that keeps them motivated if they keep putting a lot of effort into achieving something.
Momobami also ponders why humans gamble in the first place, saying that although the chances of victory are mostly quite low, the risk that comes with it is the thrilling factor that doesn't let them stop.
6 "The Larger The Ambition, The Greater The Risk."
- Yumeko Jabami
If there is one person who completely understands the concept of taking risks to achieve something greater, it is the protagonist of Kakegurui, Yumeko Jabami, who is willing to put it all on the line if it means winning bigger prizes, whether in a game or in life.
Bringing up examples of athletes and business owners, along with the risks that they have to take, Jabami states that if you have great ambitions, you have to put in the work, which could even affect your life negatively in the process.
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PostsShe ends the quote by saying you can either live a mundane life like the majority of other people or be comfortable taking risks to become someone extraordinary, and it is all up to the individual how they want their legacy to shape up.
5 "The Continuously Advancing Threat Of Danger With Each Move Is Almost Charming."
- Yumeko Jabami
Although you get an in-depth feel of what kind of person Yumeko Jabami truly is in the first season of Kakegurui, it is the beginning of Kakegurui xx that showcases just how calm the protagonist can be in even the deadliest of situations. As Jabami and Midari Ikishima, a Student Council member, take part in an intense finger-cutting guillotine game, the latter seems to have at least some sort of fear of losing a body part.
However, Jabami does not even flinch and states that she really likes the constant threat of looming danger that can strike at any time, resulting in Ikishima realizing that perhaps the two of them could actually get along and be friends.
4 "...You're Just A Puppy Who Cowers When Someone Takes The Leash Off."
- Yumeko Jabami
Given the extremely problematic nature of the social hierarchy at Hyakkaou Private Academy, some individuals are bound to get the short end of the stick and be forced to make it through life as other people's disrespected pets. Nanami Tsubomi is one such individual, who keeps getting bullied by Jun Kiwatari, but during a four-way game between them, Yumeko Jabami, and Mary Saotome, she is finally given the chance to break free of Kiwatari's shackles.
During the game, when Tsubomi hesitates to go against Kiwatari's orders, the Kakegurui protagonist gives her a special Jabami pep talk, stating that she has finally been given the chance to take control of her life and get back at her bully, comparing her to a dog if she does not avail herself of the opportunity.
3 "I Despise People Who Move The Goalposts Because They Think They Can't Win."
- Yumeko Jabami
There are a few ways a person can react when it starts to feel like a certain goal can't be achieved. They can either push themselves to their absolute limits to ensure they achieve the goal they set for themselves, or they can simply give up and move the goalposts, depending on their own convenience.
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Posts 4Naturally, Yumeko Jabami falls in the former category, and she makes it very clear that she has no respect for people who take the latter route, giving Yumemi Yumemite some much-needed motivation to keep going for her huge dreams.
2 "There Are Some Things They Can Forgive And Some Things They Can't."
- Yumeko Jabami
Jun Kiwatari is easily one of the most despicable characters in Kakegurui, so when he gets schooled by none other than Yumeko Jabami, it results in an empowering moment that teaches the bully a valuable lesson. Jabami states that every person has different thresholds when it comes to their tolerance and forgiveness, and while some people might let things slide, others may find them unforgivable.
Interestingly enough, that makes how you treat human beings a gamble as well, because you can never fully know where the limit is until you reach it and the other person decides to put a stop to it for good.
1 "I Suppose I Feel A Little Guilty About Having No Remorse."
- Yumeko Jabami
While many anime protagonists are usually not the most complex characters, as that space is often filled by the supporting cast, Yumeko Jabami breaks the mold by adding dimensions to her character development. Jabami knows how to read people, and as a result, she ends up on the winning side of the majority of gambling games that she takes part in, usually leaving the other person's life in complete shambles.
When Kaede Manyuda asks Jabami if she feels any kind of guilt for all the lives that she destroys thanks to her gambling habits, the protagonist admits that she does feel remorse. However, the guilt she feels is because she does not really feel any remorse towards whatever happens to the losers, suggesting complicated feelings that, deep down, even Jabami knows that this is all wrong.
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