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10 Best Movies Like Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

If you loved Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Taking of Tiger Mountain

The Taking of Tiger Mountain

2014★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Yang Zirong disguises himself as a bandit to infiltrate and destroy a bandit group. He joins hands with a hostage, and together, they fight against the warlord, Hawk....

#2
South Park: Imaginationland

South Park: Imaginationland

2008★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Some of the boys from South Park Elementary find themselves on a balloon ride to an imaginary land. Upon their arrival they're faced with an unimaginable threat....

#3
Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler

Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler

2011★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Thriller & Drama & Mystery. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

3 years after the ultimate life-or-death game with Teiai Group, Kaiji was entrapped by Teiai and again back in the underground, forced to do hard labour. One day, Kaiji wins a bet ...

#4
Kaiji: Final Game

Kaiji: Final Game

2020★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Thriller & Drama & Mystery. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Kaiji (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) is about to have his life changed. The thrill is beyond anything he, or most people, have experienced. The adventure is not without risk and dang...

#5
Thermae Romae

Thermae Romae

2012★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japa...

#6
20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End

20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End

2008★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In 1969, Kenji, an elementary school kid and his friends built a secret base during their summer holidays. They fantasized that they had to fight villains who were out to conquer t...