Kaiji
逆境無頼カイジ
Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps—that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Unable to suddenly repay his friend's huge debt all by himself, Kaiji is offered a shady deal to participate in an illegal underground gamble on a cruise ship. This turns out to be nothing more than the beginning of his new life of hell—thrown headlong into a life-threatening roller coaster of mind games, cheating, and deceit.
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Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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Frequently asked questions about Kaiji
Where can I watch Kaiji in the United States?
Kaiji is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Kaiji for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Kaiji needs a subscription to Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
What are the ratings for Kaiji?
Kaiji scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Kaiji?
Kaiji stars Masato Hagiwara and Fumihiko Tachiki.
How many seasons of Kaiji are there?
Kaiji has 2 seasons and 52 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Kaiji?
All 52 episodes of Kaiji add up to about 19 hours 56 minutes at roughly 23 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 10 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 5 days.
What network is Kaiji on?
Kaiji airs on Nippon TV, and is produced by Madhouse.
What language is Kaiji in?
Kaiji is in Japanese, and its original title is 逆境無頼カイジ.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.