Kaiji series stands at the origins of Survival Game mangas. The way the story develops evokes in the reader a range of emotions from indignation to bewilderment at the actions of the main character. This is not a toothless manga, where the main character is covered by the armor of the narrative; after several volumes you understand that the main character is likely to face any troubles (tho as well as victories), up to a crushing losses, terrible debts, or even the physical mutilationы. The games themselves (with some exceptions) pleasantly surprise with the thoughtfulness of their tactics and the development of the player’s psychology. Someof the ideas that are presented by Kaiji or his opponents in difficult moments of the game really make you think about the role of money in our lives and social hierarchy.

Although the art looks a bit outdated, it does not detract from the main thing in this manga- the plot and development of the game, and the main characters have a memorable and expressive appearance.

In general, the manga is highly recommended for reading by fans of the genre.