Series

Kaiji

★ 8.1(100)200723m2 seasons

Kaiji is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Kaiji

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Release date: 2007-10-03
Runtime: 23m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 52
Network: Nippon TV
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Madhouse

About Kaiji

Kaiji is a 2007 web series in the Animation and Drama genres, starring Masato Hagiwara and Fumihiko Tachiki. It spans 2 seasons and 52 episodes, and originally aired on Nippon TV. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 100 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kaiji in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (2)

Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor26 eps · 2007

Kaiji: Against All Rules26 eps · 2011

Cast

Masato Hagiwara

Kaiji (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

gamblingbased on mangaillegal gamblingseinenanimegambling addictionstrategy gamepsychologicalsuspensesuspenseful

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kaiji in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Kaiji on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Kaiji on Netflix?+

Yes — Kaiji is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How many seasons of Kaiji are there?+

Kaiji has 2 seasons and 52 episodes in total.

Who stars in Kaiji?+

Kaiji stars Masato Hagiwara and Fumihiko Tachiki.

When did Kaiji come out?+

Kaiji is a 2007 web series.

What genre is Kaiji?+

Kaiji is Animation and Drama series.