Bet: Netflix live-action show’s plot, trailer, cast, release date and episode schedule

Netflix is set to expand its collection of anime adaptations with Bet, a live-action series inspired by the manga Kakegurui — Compulsive Gambler. The series premieres on May 15 and includes 10 episodes.

Background

Bet is based on Kakegurui — Compulsive Gambler, a manga by Homura Kawamoto released in 2014. The manga was later adapted into an anime by MAPPA, the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan's final season. Before Netflix's version, a Japanese live-action adaptation debuted in 2018. That version starred Minami Hamabe and is currently available on Netflix.

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Netflix has been steadily building its library of live-action anime adaptations. The streamer recently found success with One Piece and Alice in Borderland, which is set for a third season. Other titles include Yu Yu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin, and Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. Netflix is also revisiting Death Note with a new series from the creators of Stranger Things.

Plot of Bet

Bet follows Yumeko, played by Miku Martineau. She joins a boarding school for elite students. The school operates on a gambling-based system. Yumeko begins gambling while hiding a revenge plan. Her skill changes the school's structure. Her success makes her a target for others who want control.

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Trailer

The characters use masks, eye patches and bold movements. Yumeko is very calm during games, which hides her true plan. Her talent in gambling disturbs the school’s hierarchy, leading to conflict.

Cast, Release Date and Episode Schedule

The show features Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O'Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo and Ryan Sutherland. Bet will premiere on May 15. All 10 episodes will be released on the same day.

FAQs

What is Bet on Netflix about?
Bet follows a student who enters a school where gambling controls power. She plays games to carry out a secret revenge plan, causing a shift in the school’s balance.

Is Bet connected to other Netflix anime adaptations?
Yes, Bet joins other Netflix live-action adaptations like One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho and Alice in Borderland, continuing the streamer’s focus on manga-based stories.