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TimesLIVE
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Less raunchy and more fun with Netflix's adaptation of 'Kakegurui'
When it comes to Netflix's new show Bet, it is important to understand that it's subjectively bad. It's just another teen drama that doesn't move the genre forward in any way and doesn't bring anything in terms of its main plot that hasn't been done in local and international counterparts like Young Royals and Blood & Water. However, the series shines as an adaptation of its anime original. Alongside the 'book is better than the movie' arguments that are debated often by fans of both genres, manga (Japanese comics) and anime have had the same relationship among their fans — especially when anime adaptations water down the original content due to censorship or for marketing reasons. This was the fate of one of the original gambling manga, Yu-Gi-Oh, which was adapted for screen with its in-story monster card game rather than the wars waged over deadly parlour and board games. This brings us to Netflix's latest anime adaptation, Bet, which follows Yumeko Jabami, a childish savant who becomes fixated with gambling in her attempt to avenge her dead parents. Eclipsed by the success of One Piece, the series has big shoes to fill in what was deemed as the best anime adaptation by fans of the genre. Except One Piece was not an adaptation but a retelling. Bet shuffled a new deck of cards, and it was good. Since the popularity of shows like 2007's Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars (also adaptations), the teen drama genre has held onto an obsession with affluent teens and their dark, mysterious lives. While the latter two thrived thanks to unmasking lifestyles of the young and affluent or creating programmes that are a canvas for young viewers to project their wildest fantasies, their successors like Riverdale, Elite and 13 Reasons Why have not achieved the same critical and commercial success. Bet suffers from the same problem, leaning into stereotypes rather than the creative liberties taken in the anime. And while it certainly won't garner critical acclaim, it does not fail to explore the people and stories of its counterparts in a genre that has long since lost the ability to tell a riveting story. In the anime original, Yumeko has no revenge story but is something of a demonic entity with sexually charged dispositions whenever she faces an opponent. In both adaptations, the story takes place at an expensive school for the children of the 1%, where the student body has full control to gamble and learn life skills that would turn them into the sharks that their parents have become. The anime version of Yumeko is not greatly affected by the clan system that comes to define many of the characters' positions at the school, but on the surface, her wins and losses become cautionary tales about the greed that defines the affluent children she faces. The series escapes this shallow exploration and goes for a deeper exploration of the adults. Extramural activities are not highly regarded and are treated as an anecdotal hobby to gloat about. In its place, how one gambles is rewarded with much fanfare by children and adults alike. Through scholar debts and a cut-throat top 10 system, the school mirrors the real world and pushes Yumeko and others to be ruthless in their pursuit of staying above the debt line with other house pets (students who have gambled too much and owe money to the top 10). Through Yumeko and the other characters, we learn more about their parents, their time at the school, how the system has continued and the pressures on the nepo babies who will do anything to protect their problematic mothers and fathers. A commendable change is seen in their approach to the main antagonist, Kira Timurov. Named Kirari Momobami in the anime, she is cool, calm and rarely distressed by any challenge she encounters. She uses those around her for amusement rather than a grander scheme. The more human Kira is subjected to high amounts of pressure, buckling under the pressure of her ice queen exterior and runs herself into a wall countless times in an attempt to thwart Yumeko, who is the exact opposite, driven by blood lust. The clear contrasts between the two drives the divisive anime, when looking past the fan service (anime term referring to hypersexualised details of how women are drawn, speak or behave) that plagues the production. Yumeko and Kirari's love for gambling creates this fantastical world and its bizarre storylines while Bet escapes this through both characters having to understand what drives many of their friends and foes to either cheat or truly break their backs trying to earn a win. Bringing nothing spectacular to watching experiences, Bet is another superficial exploration of teen drama tropes, but shines in escaping the conventions that have made it cringeworthy.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Want to try a TV game show? Need pastries? Try these new NJ venues
The Record, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word out to your neighbors as soon as possible. Send us your information and photos and we will try to add them to our next new-business roundup. We're also interested in reporting business closings. Have a tip? Contact Business Reporter Daniel Munoz at munozd@ or 201-270-9870. Story continues below photo gallery Interactive retail store for Optimum, which offers internet, mobile, TV and phone services. Space where patrons can register for services, shop for mobile devices and accessories, pay their bill and receive customer assistance. WHERE: 202 Main St., Paterson WHEN: Grand opening was April 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 888-467-8468 Television game show style venue where patrons can compete in 18 separate mini games, including Letter Roll; Ready, Bet, Go; Build It Up and Blaster Blitz. WHERE: American Dream, second floor next to the Escape Room, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford WHEN: Opening was the weekend of April 19 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Bakery offering sandwiches, salads, cakes, hot and cold coffee, focaccia, pizza, pastries and croissants. WHERE: 142 Linwood Plaza, Fort Lee WHEN: Grand opening was May 8. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Daniel Munoz covers business, consumer affairs, labor and the economy for and The Record. Email: munozd@ Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook This article originally appeared on Want to try a TV game show? Need pastries? Try these new NJ spots
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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New York Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Dodgers vs. Mets odds, prediction: MLB best bets, picks for Sunday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Indiana hasn't had a day this big since Jimmy Chitwood secured the victory for Hickory. The Indy 500. Knicks and Pacers. But there is a heavyweight bout here in New York, as well. The Dodgers are in town. L.A.'s Landon Knack was knicked for nine runs over his past 9 ²/₃ innings and has allowed four taters. The Mets counter with Kodai Senga. Senga has made nine starts. The ninth was his worst outing, allowing three runs at Fenway. Landon Knack Getty Images The other five runs were stretched over 44 ¹/₃ innings. Play $50 on Senga and the Mets. Royal pains! Kansas City built a 4-0 lead, but like Prince Harry, they left the game. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting And never came back. The bats went cold. Michael Wacha watched two balls land in downtown Minneapolis and left the game tied at 4-all. Brooks Lee's ninth-inning hit sealed the deal and our fate. Twins 5, Royals 4. Down -88 camillas. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there's more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anime turned live-action adaptation, 'Bet' has made it to the top, and fans do not like it
Bet has officially made its debut on Netflix. The anime-turned live-action series first aired on Netflix on May 15, 2025, and has got the fans talking. While the anime and manga fans are not too impressed with the live-action adaptation, the series has still managed to pull views and enter the top 10 charts of the week. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here are the details. Bet enters Netflix's top 10 charts Soon after release, Bet started gathering views, mostly from the anime and manga fans who wanted to see if the live-action did justice to the original story. As per Netflix's charts, the first episode of Bet gathered 2.4 Million views, which earned the series a 9th spot on the platform. Moreover, the series has managed to stay in the top 10 of Flixpatrol reviews, for over a week now. However, the series has received average ratings on both IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. While IMDb has given it a 6/10 rating, Rotten Tomatoes gave Bet a 62% rating, which is quite average for any series, live-adaptation or not. Is Bet following the footsteps of Kakegurui As per director Simon Barry, Bet is not completely following the Kakegurui storyline, but is getting inspired by it. When asked about it, Barry said, 'When the Bet creative team set out to develop a series inspired by Kakegurui, we knew there was no point trying to reproduce the original, as it stands on its own and works perfectly. Instead, we chose to be directed by the spirit Kakegurui inhibits in tone, audaciousness, and fun. To that end, we made something 'birthed' from the source material that inspired a new take - one that pays homage to it and doesn't try to replace it. ' Character Yumeko Jabami from the Netflix series "Bet" The series Bet is adapted from the anime Kakegurui, whose manga goes by the same name as well. The story revolves around an elite school by the name of St. Dominic, where only the elite students get admission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The twist in the story is that, instead of focusing on academics, students are ranked based on their gambling abilities. The story revolves around Yumeko Jabami, who has top-notch gambling abilities, and how she makes it to the top. Written by Homura Kawamoto, Kakegurui has earned a lot of fame in its manga and anime versions. While fans did not like the live-action adaptation, Bet has managed to gather views, and is on its way to top the charts as well. Whether Bet will have the same fate as One Piece's live adaptation, remains to be seen.
