Kaiji Timeline ( Real )

publication
1996

Publication of 'Tobaku Mokushiroku Kaiji' Manga

The original Kaiji manga series, written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, was first published in 1996, marking the debut of the franchise.

broadcast
October 3, 2007

Release of 'Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor' Anime Series

The anime adaptation of Kaiji, titled 'Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor,' was first aired in Japan, introducing the story to a wider audience beyond manga readers.

broadcast
April 6, 2011

Release of Second Season 'Kaiji: Against All Rules'

The second season of the Kaiji anime, 'Against All Rules,' aired in Japan, continuing the story and expanding the fan base.

film
November 3, 2009

Release of Live-Action Film Adaptation of Kaiji

A live-action film adaptation of the Kaiji manga was released, bringing the story from animation and print to cinema screens.

Kaiji Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 0, Month 1

Kaiji Loses His Job

Kaiji Itou loses his job and falls into deep debt, setting the stage for his involvement in underground gambling.

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Year 0, Month 3

Invitation to Espoir

Kaiji receives an invitation to participate in the gambling ship Espoir to clear his debts.

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Year 0, Month 3

Restricted Rock-Paper-Scissors Game

Kaiji participates in the first game on Espoir, a harmful variation of Rock-Paper-Scissors, escaping death but accumulating further debts.

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Year 0, Month 4

Endurance Bowling Game

Kaiji competes in the balloon-popping bowling game to gather points and survive on the ship.

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Year 0, Month 4

E-Card Game against Endou

Kaiji faces the formidable opponent Endou in the final gambling match aboard Espoir.

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Year 0, Month 5

Escape from Espoir

Kaiji manages to escape the Espoir ship with a large sum of money after winning the final game.

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Year 0, Month 6

Debt Collection from Other Gamblers

After Espoir, Kaiji attempts to reclaim money from other indebted gamblers to improve his financial status.

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Year 1, Month 1

Participation in the Bog Game

Kaiji undergoes the Bog Game, gambling underground with high stakes involving unknown enemies.

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Year 1, Month 3

Second Bog Game Revival

Kaiji contends with even greater risks in the revived Bog Game with his life on the line.