Kaiji (2007)

Kaiji Itou, a hapless drifter consumed by the monotony of daily beer guzzling and petty theft, finds his life spiraling out of control when he's ensnared in a cunning trap laid by a former colleague. Suddenly saddled with an insurmountable debt, Kaiji is lured into a shadowy world of illicit underground gambling aboard a luxury cruise liner. However, this high-stakes game proves to be merely the first step into a living nightmare, a treacherous descent into a labyrinth of deception, conniving, and psychological warfare. Adapted from Nobuyuki Fukumoto's acclaimed gambling manga, "Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor," the tale follows the ill-fated Kaiji in a relentless battle for survival that puts him at odds not just with his competitors but also against the enigmatic riddles of the human mind. In this harrowing journey, Kaiji quickly learns that the most terrifying aspects of humanity emerge when desperation reaches its peak. He confronts the chilling reality that greed, fear, and the primal instinct for survival can be the deadliest of foes. With each roll of the dice, Kaiji is plunged deeper into this cruel game, where the stakes are life itself.

Kaiji is an anime show featuring Masato Hagiwara.

Kaiji is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive.

It is also possible to buy Kaiji on Amazon Video.