"Kakegurui Twin" is a manga serialized in "Monthly Gangan Joker" and is themed around gambling at a school. The school is attended by students from the wealthy and features a unique class system. The series has sold over 6.2 million copies in total, and the first and second series of the anime have been broadcast, proving its popularity. A new series, "Kakegurui Twin," will be released on Netflix from August 2022, attracting attention. In this article, we will introduce the protagonist of the new series, Saotome Mary! She also appears in the previous series, "Kakegurui," so we will also introduce her exploits there.
Introduction: What is the story?
Born into an ordinary family, Meari Saotome looked forward to attending a school for the wealthy and wealthy, where children of the financial world gather. Her expectations were high, but her classmate, Shin Aiura, invited her to try gambling. The school's system evaluated students not on academic or athletic performance, but on their gambling ability. Her first attempt at gambling ended in a crushing defeat, but she found hope when she met her former classmate, Tsuzura Hanatemari, and set out on her own path to gambling.
Who is Saotome Mary?
She is a student at Hyakkaou Private Academy, and her birthday is March 8th. She has distinctive blonde twintails, and in contrast to her cute appearance, she has a quick mind and excellent situational judgment skills in games, making her a highly skilled character. She is arrogant and rebellious, and when she gets angry during a competition, her tone can become harsh.
Falling from the Top
Until Jabami Yumeko transferred to the school, Meari reigned at the top of her class. However, when Yumeko discovered her cheating in a gambling game called "Voting Rock-Paper-Scissors," she lost, becoming a "domestic animal" and began to be bullied. Later, she challenges Nishinotoin Yuriko to a fight in retaliation, but she fails to see through the cheating and is defeated again, leaving her with a large debt.
Teaming Up with Jabami Yumeko
At the Debt Settlement Rally, Meari teamed up with Jabami Yumeko and achieved a spectacular victory. She was able to pay off her accumulated debts and renounce her status as "livestock." She was invited to join the student council due to her gambling skills, but her views on "livestock" had changed, reflecting her past as a "livestock." In the end, she declined the student council's offer and chose to team up with Yumeko. From then on, Yumeko took a liking to her, and they reluctantly became friends.
Student Council Election
During the Student Council Election, at the request of Ryota Suzui, she faces off against the Inbami and Yobami sisters in Yumeko's place. Although Yumeko, who had been poisoned, is being held hostage, she sees through the dealer's plan and overpowers the unsuspecting sisters, winning the battle. She obtains a serum against the poison and successfully saves Yumeko.
Saotome Mary in "Kakegurui Twin"
"Kakegurui Twin" is set one year before Yumeko transfers to the school. In this work, it is revealed that Saotome Mary actually comes from an ordinary family. Like Yumeko, Mary herself is a transfer student. Shortly after transferring, she is challenged to gambling, but loses. She also loses a gambling game against the student council treasurer, Mibuomi Aoi, leaving her without any funds. Upon hearing that Aoi is plotting to destroy the student council, she decides to cooperate, but after the Zensakikai entrance exam, she learns Aoi's true nature and declares her intention to separate from him. She then loses a fight against Juraku Sachiko and ends up borrowing 5 million yen from Zensakikai member Kurumi Kurume. Forced to make the ultimate choice between joining Zensakikai or becoming a livestock, she attempts the latter, but is stopped by Sado Mikura, who suggests she challenge the Zensakikai members. Ultimately, she wins and avoids the worst-case scenario.
Comparison with "Kakegurui"
Compared to "Kakegurui," her vicious personality is significantly toned down, and she has become a kind, caring character. I think she exudes humanity in a positive way.
Summary of Saotome Mary
This article introduces Saotome Mary, the protagonist of "Kakegurui Twin." She was an ordinary high school girl, but her life changed dramatically when she discovered gambling. Her attitude toward gambling and her compassion for others undoubtedly have had a major impact on the characters around her. I can't wait to see how this will be portrayed in the anime! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
