Who Is The Main Character In Kakegurui

Okay, let's be real for a second. We're talking Kakegurui. Gambling. High stakes. Crazy faces. But who's REALLY running the show?
Everyone says it's Yumeko Jabami. Shiny hair. Intense stare. Obsessed with the thrill.
But hear me out...
Is it ACTUALLY Yumeko? Or is it someone… else? This might be a controversial take. Prepare yourselves.
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My Case for Mary Saotome
I think the real main character is Mary Saotome. Yep, I said it.
Mary starts out on top. Queen bee. Then BAM! Crushed by Yumeko. Classic hero origin story, right?
She loses everything. Her status. Her money. Even her pride. Ouch.

But does she give up? Nope! She claws her way back. Tooth and nail.
Yumeko's Just... There
Think about it. Yumeko kinda breezes through everything. She's already rich (implied). She's already skilled.
She just shows up and causes chaos. Which is fun! But not exactly relatable.
She’s like a gambling god just messing with everyone. Where’s the struggle?

Mary's Growth is Undeniable
Mary, on the other hand, actually changes. She learns from her mistakes. She makes alliances. She... well, she still gambles, but with more strategy!
She goes from a spoiled brat to a (slightly less spoiled) strategic player. Development, people! Development!
Plus, she's way more expressive. Yumeko's intense face is cool and all. But Mary's range of emotions? Chef's kiss.
Consider the Supporting Cast
Who does everyone gravitate towards? Mary. She's the one forming bonds with the other students.

She teams up with Ryota Suzui. She begrudgingly respects Yumeko (sometimes). She’s basically the glue holding the chaotic gambling club together.
Yumeko is an agent of chaos, but Mary is a leader.
The Underdog Story
We all love an underdog, right? Mary's entire journey is one big comeback story.
She's constantly fighting an uphill battle. Against the student council. Against her own past. Against Yumeko's crazy schemes.

It's inspiring! (In a weird, gambling-fueled kind of way).
Final Verdict (Maybe)
Look, I'm not saying Yumeko isn't important. She's the catalyst. The spark that ignites the gambling madness.
But Mary is the one we're rooting for. The one who changes. The one who makes the story interesting beyond the crazy gambling.
So, next time you're watching Kakegurui, take a closer look at Mary Saotome. You might just see her as the true main character, too. Or not. What do I know? I'm just a person on the internet with a slightly unpopular anime opinion.
