"Kakegurui Twin" is a manga serialized in "Monthly Gangan Joker" and is themed around school gambling. 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 available on Netflix from August 2022, attracting attention. But who is the artist behind this unique combination of gambling and school-themed works? We'd like to introduce you to him in this article!
What is "Kakegurui Twin" about?
Born into an ordinary family, Meari Saotome looked forward to attending a school for the wealthy and wealthy. Her excitement was fueled by her high school classmate, Shin Aiura, who 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 after meeting Tsuzura Hanatemari, a classmate from her school days, and set out on her own path to gambling.
Artist: Homura Kawamoto
The author of "Kakegurui Twin" is Homura Kawamoto. He is a male manga artist born in Kyoto Prefecture, and his date of birth and age are unknown. He previously worked under the pen name "Milk." In 2013, he made his professional debut with "Gambler of the Abyss," winning the Encouragement Award in the Name Category of the Gangan Joker Newcomer Manga Award. It's clear that he had been drawing gambling-related manga even before the "Kakegurui" series. Author Hikaru Takeno is Kawamoto's younger brother, and the two brothers are involved in each other's work. He has illustrated Takeno's books and also worked on a spin-off novel of "Kakegurui."
Kawamoto's Ongoing Series
Currently, Kawamoto is serializing three other works in addition to the "Kakegurui" series. With three series of "Kakegurui" currently being serialized, he has six series in total. While other people are in charge of the illustrations, even with that in mind, serializing six works is a demanding schedule, and it's undoubtedly challenging.
Passing the Bar Exam!?
Mr. Kawamoto is a professional manga artist, but he also passed the extremely difficult bar exam. The pass rate is 20%, which simply translates to one in five people passing, but it's not a high number. The process of qualifying to take the exam is also difficult. This pass rate is truly impressive, considering it's among those who worked hard to qualify. While many are curious about the university Mr. Kawamoto graduated from, he has not disclosed the name of the university. Incidentally, to qualify for the bar exam, one must graduate from law school. Rumor has it he may have graduated from Kyoto University's law school!
Juggling bar exam study and writing at the same time!?
Assuming Kawamoto attended law school, he's likely close to 30 years old. Incidentally, "Kakegurui" began serialization in 2014. It's possible he was juggling writing manga and studying for the bar exam. It's hard to imagine how he managed both.
About his grandfather's Twitter appearances
Kawamoto's grandfather sometimes appears on his Twitter, as seen in the image above. Surprisingly, Kawamoto's grandfather is currently 91 years old, and in the image he is eating ramen. At 91 years old, it's not surprising that his physical strength has declined or that his diet is restricted for health reasons. However, in the image, he appears very energetic, giving no indication of this. We hope he continues to live a long life!
Summary about the Author: Homura Kawamoto
Homura Kawamoto is not only a talented manga artist, but she has also demonstrated her talent in various fields, including passing the bar exam. This is just my speculation, but perhaps she will use her experience passing the bar exam to create a legal-themed work in the future! I'm looking forward to such a work! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
