Netflix has made a strong bet on it, and has officially announced a second season of Apuesta, its live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime Kakegurui, despite receiving mixed reviews from the most ardent fans of the franchise. The series, which debuted in the spring of this year, has sparked divisions among followers due to the numerous reinterpretations of characters and plots that stray from the original material created by Homura Kawamoto and Toru Naomura.
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Despite the controversies, Apuesta has proven to be successful enough to warrant its renewal. The announcement of the second season was shared on social media by the lead actress, Miku Martineau, who portrays Yumeko Kawamoto, the reimagined version of the original Yumeko Jabami. Apuesta was developed by Simon Barry, known for his work on Warrior Nun, and features a cast that includes Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexondrova, and Ryan Sutherland, among others.
The format of the first season consisted of ten episodes of approximately 30 minutes each. The central premise of the series remains intact: an elite school where decisions are made through underground betting. However, many fans have criticized the significant alterations in the narrative and characterization, perceiving these changes more as a betrayal of the original material than as innovative creative decisions.
Despite the polarization in audience reception, the continuation of Apuesta highlights Netflix’s strategy to expand its content offering based on manga and anime, demonstrating its commitment to attracting a global audience. Interested viewers can enjoy the first season and soon, the second season, which will be available on the streaming platform Netflix.