"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 of "Kakegurui Twin" will be available on Netflix from August 2022, attracting attention. A live-action drama adaptation of the same work has also been available on Prime Video since the end of March 2021. In this article, we'd like to introduce the cast of the drama's main characters!
Introduction: What is the story?
Born into an ordinary family, Meari Saotome looked forward to attending a school for the daughters of the financial world as a young lady. Her excitement was palpable until her classmate, Shin Aiura, invited her to try gambling. At this school, students are evaluated not on academic or athletic performance, but on their gambling ability. Her first attempt at gambling was met with crushing defeat, but she found hope after meeting Tsuzura Hanatemari, a classmate from her previous school days, and set out on her own path to gambling.
Saotome Mary: Aoi Morikawa
Aoi Morikawa plays the main character, Saotome Mary. A native of Aichi Prefecture, she was previously an exclusive model for the fashion magazine "Seventeen." Her stage debut was in the lead role in the 2018 play "Romeo and Juliet." She's known for her versatility, earning her the nickname "chameleon actress" for her ability to play a variety of roles. She has many special skills, including kendama and tablecloth pulling, which she learned from her appearances on the variety show "Sore wa!? Jitsuwa Dounano Ka."
Hanatemari Tsuzura: Shiori Akita
Hanatemari Tsuzura is played by Shiori Akita. A Kyoto-born model and actress, she is affiliated with Stardust Promotion. She won the grand prize at the Nicola Model Audition when she was in her first year of junior high school, and has appeared on the magazine's cover nine times as an exclusive model. She won a key role in "Aku no Hana" through an audition. In the Abema original drama, she attracted attention for her bold role as a high school girl who speaks frankly about sex.
Togakushi Yukimi: Hagiwara Minori
Togakushi Yukimi is played by Hagiwara Minori. Originally from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, she entered the entertainment industry after being scouted. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a rhythmic gymnast, but after her health deteriorated and she had given up on her dream, she was scouted. This was a turning point for Hagiwara. She has appeared in films such as "Roommate" and the TV drama "RISKY," and in 2021 announced her marriage to film director Takuya Uchiyama.
Mibuomi Aoi: Hayato Sano
Mibuomi Aoi is played by Hayato Sano. He is an actor from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, and a member of the five-member dance and vocal unit "MILK." The unit's member color is pink. Having been scouted at the Junon Super Boy Contest, he is a very handsome actor. Her acting garnered attention in her first TV drama appearance in "Tower of Sand: The Neighbor Who Knew Too Much."
Miharutaki Sakura: Erika Ikuta
Miharutaki Sakura is played by Erika Ikuta. Many people know her as a former member of the idol group "Nogizaka46." She auditioned for Nogizaka46 as a junior high school student and has since been active in various fields, including acting and singing. She is renowned for her acting skills, and her performances in dramas, musicals, and more are truly impressive. She has said that her dream is to become a stage actress, so we look forward to seeing her continue to achieve that dream!
Juraku Sachiko: Mijika Nagai
The role of Juraku Sachiko is played by Mijika Nagai. A native of Tokyo, she describes herself as a "theatrical model" who works both as an actor and a model. Originally aspiring to be an actor, she discovered the joys of modeling through a part-time job, discovering that acting alone was not enough to make a living. Due to her negative personality and similarities to the equally negative model Rui Kurihara, she is also known as the "female Rui Kurihara."
Kakegurui Twin Drama Cast Summary
We've introduced the cast of the drama. All of the cast members are active in a variety of fields, and their excellent acting skills have resulted in incredibly accurate character portrayals. If you're interested, be sure to check out the drama! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
