#kakeguri kirari

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My love for Sayaka and Kirari

Spoilers for Kakeguri and tw for obsessive behaviour

Kakeguri was one of the biggest animes around about a year ago, and it definitely did well with queer representation. As anime, it definitely has a lot of ups and downs (which I’ll be discussing in a later post), but the most significant aspect of it for me was the relationship between Kirari Momobami, the school president, and Sayaka Igarashi, her assistant. Even before I realised what my own sexuality was, seeing this couple made me happy in a way that I couldn’t quite put to words. In this post, I’ll get into why I loved them. 

- They aren’t just irrelevant side characters who barely get any screentime: In many shows, the queer characters will be the ones who get little screentime and are badly developed- their personalities will lack the complexity that straight characters have. Though has improved a lot recently, queer people are still underrepresented in many forms of media. As well as being two important side characters who are significant to the storyline (Kirari is Yumeko’s main rival, as well as the reason why the school turned into what it is today), both are given personalities and aspirations, as well as little traits which are unique to them. From Sayaka’s studious, logical approach to Kirari’s warped and incomprehensible, yet almost philosophical, way of seeing the world, both characters were given depth and complexity.

-Their feelings for each other are expressed quite explicitly at several points: After the towers of doors game, it becomes obvious that Sayaka has romantic feelings for Kirari, with Yumeko herself confirming it verbally. While Kirari doesn’t explicitly say she returns these feelings, her actions speak for her when she jumps down with Sayaka and pins her down to the ground, before giving her a hand up and asking her to be her secretary (with Sayaka blushing like mad all the way through the conversation) despite the promise that they would become “strangers” if Sayaka lost. There’s also another subtle detail which most viewers might have missed- during this conversation, the two are surrounded by lilies, which are a recurring motif in this episode. Lilies are associated with wlw relationships in Japan, with the word for lily, “yuri” being used to describe wlw manga and anime. Throughout the anime, Sayaka is shown almost obsessing over Kirari- doing everything she can for her, and always being by her side. Whenever someone hits on Kirari or talks to her in a way Sayaka deems disrespectful, she is quick to lose her cool and threaten that person, even if the former is unfazed. With all this, it becomes evident how the two feel about each other, and there’s no other way of interpreting their relationship. Many anime will use subtext to hint that a character is queer, or has romantic feelings for someone of the same gender, but it will never be explicitly confirmed, which doesn’t make for particularly good representation. Due to this, I loved that their relationship was so boldly what it was, leaving no room for interpretation. 

- Opposites attract is one of the best tropes: This is just a personal opinion, but I love seeing people who are polar opposites fall in love- it creates such interesting and entertaining, yet endearing, dynamics. This is definitely the case when it comes to Kirari and Sayaka- Sayaka views everything from a very logical point of view, whereas Kirari prefers to do whatever she feels like, even if it’s impulsive or risky, as she despises feeling “bound” by logic. They introduce each other to completely opposite worlds, and each girl doesn’t quite understand how the other thinks, but that’s why they love each other so much- they are out of each other’s comprehension. 

- Their relationship was a part of, but not their whole story: Admittedly, this point applies more to Kirari than to Sayaka, whose being is very much centered around Kirari. Outside of her relationship with Sayaka, Kirari is still the main “antagonist” in the story- she was the one who designed the brutal gambling system in the school and who sits on top of the hierarchy, undefeated. She’s also the next head of her clan, the Momobami clan, which is made up of several families, and this causes a lot of conflict between Kirari and members of the other families, who later transfer to Hyakkao private academy after she steps down as president in an effort to overthrow her. Although there’s nothing wrong with making a character’s sexuality or love life a big part of them, it was nice seeing a queer woman in media who also had several other traits to her, from her insanity to her stylish way of doing her hair and makeup- she felt more realistic due to this. Sayaka too is given her own distinct personality and backstory as a “genius girl”. Both characters are well developed, which was great to see. 

- Sayaka’s strong feelings for Kirari are really touching at certain points: despite her coming across as obsessive in certain scenes, Sayaka’s devotion to Kirari and her simple wish of serving/being by the side of the one she loves were genuinely endearing. The example that sticks out most is when, after losing at the tower of doors game and being told she has to jump from 5 floors so that Kirari can “truly” become a stranger to her, she’s unable to convince herself that Kirari is nothing to her. Because of this, she smiles at her and “offers” her love, right before jumping- it’s evident that Kirari really is her everything, and while that’s not necessarily healthy, the devotion is somewhat touching to see.

- They aren’t just the stereotypical overly fetishized Yuri couple: While they do have their intimate moments, Sayaka and Kirari have a complex relationship, the relationship of two opposites that no longer fully exist without each other. They’re shown spending time on student council work and doing other things together, as well as having deep conversations. They also aren’t portrayed in an overly sexual light for the sake of fan service, which was nice to see, and this, along with the better development, made them seem like a more authentic, and endearing couple that viewers can really root for. 

Masterlist

#kirari momobami #sayaka igarashi #kirari x sayaka #sayakira #kirasaya #kakeguri xx #kakeguri #kakeguri kirari #kakeguri sayaka #wlw in anime #anime and manga #anime fandom #yuri #jolyneswifeanimereviews

[ryuko]

Aleriia_V

#kakeguri #compulsive gambler #yumeko jabami #kirari momobami #lingerie #pantyhose #seifuku #skirt #thigh highs #Aleriia_V #*

[elliotts-pocket-crab]

Why did i come up with this at 4am

#kakegurui #kakeguri yumeko #kakeguri anime #kakegurui midari #mary saotome #kirari momobami

[cherxyx]

summary: Which Kakegurui characters would mostly likely do this…relationship edition

warnings: The reader is mixed, chubby, and has curly hair. It’s suggestive a little bit but I don’t go into detail, pet names (good girl, lil brat), gambling, lesbian reader, GUN USEAGE IN A INAPPROPRIATELY WAY

Which one to…needs their favorite girl to give them an enjoyable reward after winning a game. While you give them hickeys, they mostly grab your ass even if it can’t all fit in their hands.

MARY SAOTOME, Runa Yomozuki, Kirari Momobami

Which on to…When you're struggling to feel at your best, leaves praises about your appearance and personality. Even sends a note with your favorite foods.

Runa Yomozuki, MIDARI IKISHIMA (hear me out), Yumeko Jabami, Sayaka Igarashi

⚠️Before continue you are consenting to suggestive content ⚠️

Which one to…Make you pleasure yourself while filming while in front of a mirror. Commenting with the phrase "good girl, cum for me princess"

Yumeko Jabami, Itsuki Sumeragi, Kirari Momobami

Which one to…overstimulate you to the point when all that you can do is stutter-cry and pass out. “Don't pass out on me at this point, you brat, I'm not through with you,” they say while they grab you aggressively by the face.

MIDARI IKISHIMA, Sayaka Igarashi, Runa Yomozuki, Mary Saotome, Yumeko Jabami

Which one to…Fuck you with a gun.

Midari Ikishima

Which one to…play with your belly and make sure to give you kisses all over.

All of them

#kakegurui #kakeguri xx #kakeguri anime #kakeguri yumeko #kakeguri mary #kakeguri x reader #kakeguri icons #kakeguri twin #yumeko jamabi #runa yomozuki #yumeko x reader #mary saotome #midari ikishima #kakeguri smut #kirari moroboshi #midari x reader #i finally posted #poc!reader #chubby reader

[sadscruffy]

#fan art #illustration #kirasaya #wlw #kakeguri anime #kakegurui #kirari momobami

[bioskoop]

#yumeko jabami #kirari momobami #kakeguri yumeko #kakegurui manga #momobamikirari #kakegurui #manga panel #anime and manga #manga #comics

[urmango]

YUMEKO JABAMI

#my art #fanart #artists on tumblr #kakegurui #kirari momobami #mary saotome #sayaka igarashi #yumary #compulsive gambler #anime #kakeguri anime #kakeguri yumeko #kakeguri twin #first post #dont repost my art #consider to reblog #what should I draw next? #comissions open

[kurisusteiner]

Manga: Kakegurui

dang

#Kakegurui #kakeguri #souko jabami #kirari momobami #kakegurui kirari #kakegurui icons #kakeguri anime #kakegurui #kakeguri x reader #kakeguri icons #kakeguri xx #kakeguri mary #yumeko jamabi #yumeko jabami #yumeko x reader #kakeguri yumeko #ririka momobami #ririka #anime #anime and manga #manga #manga art #manga aesthetic #new manga #new anime #manga panel

[animrumru]

Sayaka: What do you identify as?

Kirari: I identify as a problem

#kakegurui #kakeguri xx #kirari momobami #sayaka igarashi #kirasaya #incorrect quotes

[loveskai]

#kakegurui #yumeko jabami #art #illustration #anime #kirari momobami #kakeguri yumeko #kakegurui fanart

[jolyneswife-anime-reviews]

I really want to thank everyone for all the love that my Sayaka and Kirari post got- I was really not expecting it to do so well, and seeing so many people like and reblog genuinely filled me with pride. I appreciate you all <33

If you haven’t read the post yet, click here.

In the future, I plan on releasing more content related to Kakeguri, so stay tuned for that :)

#thank you #mod speaks #kirari x sayaka #kakeguri kirari #kakeguri sayaka #kirari momobami #sayakira #kirasaya #sayaka igarashi #kakeguri #kakeguri xx #jolyneswifeanimereviews

[morzyin]

๛ 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐈

[ Kakegurui ]

#kirari #kirari momobami #kakegurui kirari #kirari x sayaka #kakegurui icons #kakeguri edit #kakeguri anime #kakeguri xx #kakegurui #waifu #waifu icons #waifus #twitter icons #matching icons #icons #icons anime #anime #random icons #animesbrasil #anime profile pictures #pfp icons #matching pfps #my pfp #new pfp

[sleepyminty]

What’s this type of female characters called?

#i go first: the tomfoolery femme fatale #library of ruina #honkai impact #project moon #kakeguri anime #kirari momobami #lor Iori #lor binah #chainsaw man #makima #fallen rosemary #rita rossweisse #genshin impact #yae miko #honkai star rail #hsr kafka #roxana agriche #kny shinobu #the gaslight girlboss war criminals

[elsbunny]

𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒆 ૮꒰ྀི ៸៸៸៸ ก꒱ྀི১

hello, my name is izabelle, but pretty please call me izi! — she|her 18yo lesbian

thingies i love!

- my little pony!!!, TLOU, arcane, kpop girl groups, kakegurui and more…

favs? favs! favs <3

- ellie williams, abby anderson, violet, caitlyn kiramman, midari ikishima & kirari momobami!

| things i like! |

— nice people, bunnies, pink, woman, interacting with you guys, my friends and everything that’s cute!

| things i don’t like :( |

— hateful comments, mean people, being alone, not being able to talk about my wife (violet)

#୨ৎ - izi #🐇 - izi #elsbunny #masterlist #ellie x fem reader #ellie williams #🐇-izi #abby anderson #vi lol #vi x reader #kakeguri x reader #kakegurui midari #midari ikishima #kirari x reader #midari x reader #kirari momobami #kakegurui kirari #arcane #the last of us #the last of us 2 #TLOU #TLOU2 #arcane smut #tlou smut #abby x fem!reader #ellie williams x reader #abby anderson smut #ellie williams smut

[fucked-up-character-tournament]

Noi: none submitted.

Kirari: I mean a character from "insane girls get off to gambling" anime is propaganda enough, but for the sake of things: She is the Head of the Student Council and is shown to basically dominate the whole school. Sadistic as hell. Has a girlfriend somehow. Manipulates and controls everyone, becomes fascinated by those who act outside it. Believes that supernovas are beautiful because the moment just before dying everything is at its peak. Challenged her family to an insane game to fight for the head of the Momobami clan. In the anime there's a thing where if someone's debt falls below a certain line (due to gambling. The school they go to thrives on it), then they are assigned certain punishments. One of the notable cases is where she rips out the eye of Midari Ikishima just because. Was a little surprised when she got off to that pain. She also sets a "life plan" for debt ridden students, which basically dictates their entire life up until they die, including their job, the person they will marry etc—in the most humiliating manner possible. Freak)

#polls #biggest white haired freak #biggest white haired freak tournament #kakeguri #kirari momobami #dorohedoro #Noi

[atlasologi]

#manga #manga panel #mangacap #manga recommendation #monochomatic #kakeguri #kakegurui #souko jabami #kirari momobami #yumeko jabami