Kakegurui Twin

In Kakegurui Twin (2020–2025, Altraverse), readers are transported back to the early days of Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the high-stakes gambling hierarchy is just beginning to take shape. This 15-issue prequel series focuses on Mary Saotome, a character familiar to fans of the main Kakegurui saga, as she navigates the cutthroat world of debt and deception that defines the school. Written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Kei Saiki, the series expands the franchise's lore by exploring the roots of its compulsive gambling culture. It matters as a standalone entry that deepens the universe while delivering the same tense, psychological thrills that made the original a hit.