Kaiji (2007)
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Kaiji is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times.
What the audience says
Kaiji sits near the top of Japanese series on audience ratings. It holds an 8.1/10 on TMDB from 110 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 23 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 110 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by himself, Kaiji is offered a shady deal to participate in an illegal underground gamble on a cruise ship. This turns out to be nothing more than the beginning of his new life of hell—thrown headlong into a life-threatening roller coaster of mind games, cheating, and deceit.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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