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“Orphaned 13-year-old Gai seeks independence, is framed for murder, and imprisoned in the mysterious "human institute".”
Buraiden Gai
無頼伝 涯
7.6
2,534 rank · 6,426 readers · 86 favorites
Shounen
Action
Drama
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Synopsis
Orphaned 13-year-old Gai seeks independence, is framed for murder, and imprisoned in the mysterious "human institute".
The story revolves around Kudo Gai, a mischievous 13-year-old all alone in the world. He despises his classmates who live by their free will, although supported by parents, but taking it for granted. Gai soon finds out he is contradicting himself for he is being raised at an orphanage as well, and makes an attempt for independence. His actions lands him in trouble, where he is framed for murder and sent to a place in an unknown location called the "human institute".
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Derived from 4 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 1.50
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.50
Running avg · Oct 2011 → Jan 2026
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “Buraiden Gai is a fine, cynical work that excels through masterful character portrayals and a biting, splendid delineation of corrupt societal authorities. While the art remains typical of the...”
- 7 “Buraiden Gai offers an engaging, fast-paced narrative that is highly accessible due to its concise 38-chapter length. While it lacks the signature gambling themes and "ZAWA" tropes found in...”
- 10 “Buraiden Gai is a masterpiece featuring a meticulous, thought-provoking story, deeply relatable characters, and thrilling mind games that keep me hooked from the very first page. There are no...”
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Short · 50%
Medium · 25%
Long · 25%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 38 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 04m approx
- Published Mar 2000 – Jan 2001
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0586 catalog