The jews over at Netflix have once again taken Japanese characters cherished for their kawaii factor & turned them into ugly gays &/or blacks to demoralise the goyim of the west.
Netflix announced BET, a live-action adaptation of the beloved Japanese manga Kakegurui – to the anger of apparently all who laid eyes upon its cursed trailer. The manga, crafted by Homura Kawamoto & Toru Naomura, has garnered a global following since its 2014 debut, selling over five million copies & spawning a successful anime by Studio MAPPA, as well as a Japanese live-action series in 2019. Known for its high-stakes gambling premise set in an elite school where students wager their futures, Kakegurui blends psychological intensity with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic. However, the excitement for BET quickly turned to outrage as fans voiced their frustration over what they perceive as a betrayal of the original intellectual property, accusing Netflix of cultural erasure & “blackwashing” the Japanese characters.
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— Kusa
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The core of the backlash lies in the adaptation’s sharp deviation from the source material. Kakegurui is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, from its setting at Hyakkaou Private Academy to the nuanced character designs that reflect specific archetypes within Japanese storytelling. The manga’s protagonist, Yumeko Jabami, is a cunning transfer student whose gambling obsession disrupts the school’s rigid hierarchy, a narrative that thrives on its cultural context. Fans argue that BET, set in a generic “global elite boarding school” & helmed by Simon Barry—known for Warrior Nun—strips away this cultural specificity. The decision to film in Toronto with a predominantly non-Japanese cast, led by Miku Martineau as Yumeko, has fuelled accusations that Netflix is prioritising woke Blackrock demands over authenticity.
A significant point of contention is the casting, which fans claim “blackwashes” the characters by altering their ethnic identities to fit diversity quotas. In the original manga & anime, characters like Yumeko, Mary Saotome, & Kirari Momobami are explicitly Japanese, their appearances & mannerisms reflecting this heritage. The Japanese live-action adaptation, already available on Netflix, stayed true to this by casting Japanese actors like Minami Hamabe & Aoi Morikawa, preserving the cultural integrity of the story. In contrast, BET’s diverse™ ensemble has been criticised for erasing the Japanese identity of the characters. Fans argue that this change undermines the story’s authenticity, as the cultural backdrop of Kakegurui is not merely decorative but integral to its themes of power, privilege, & rebellion within a Japanese societal framework.
The outrage also reflects a broader frustration with Netflix’s track record of adapting anime & manga. Past attempts, such as the 2017 Death Note live-action film, faced similar criticism for raceswapping characters & failing to capture the essence of the source material. Fans feel that Netflix has not learnt from these missteps, instead doubling down on a pattern of prioritising DEI/ESG quotas over fidelity. The existence of a well-received Japanese live-action Kakegurui series further fuels the argument that BET is subversive & demoralising in its ugliness.
Social media has become a battleground for this discontent, with fans lamenting the loss of key elements like the character Sayaka Igarashi & the manga’s signature campy tone. They fear that BET will dilute the story’s unique blend of intensity & absurdity, replacing it with talmud-sanctioned slop that lacks all but the faintest semblance of the original. For many, this adaptation symbolises a larger issue in the entertainment industry: the commodification of Japanese intellectual properties without respect for their cultural roots.
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