Trillion Game

After socially awkward technology specialist Manabu "Gaku" Taira is saved from thugs by the outgoing Haru Tennouji, the two men find that they get along with each other well. Years later, Gaku, who is having a tough time getting a job due to his timidness, is convinced by Haru to apply for a position alongside him at Dragon Bank, one of Japan's largest IT companies.

During their interviews, the company's board director, Kirika Kokuryuu, takes an interest in Haru and Gaku's contrasting personalities. However, Gaku does not get hired by the company, leading Haru to quit the job on his first day in protest. Nevertheless, they decide to embark on an ambitious plan of making a trillion dollars.

In order for their scheme to come to fruition, Haru and Gaku start looking for potential investors, but everyone rejects their extravagant idea. In spite of that, the two soon find themselves getting an offer from Kirika—and with her investment, they might just be able to reach their goal.

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Tennouji, Haru Main

Ootsuka, Takeo Japanese

Taira, Manabu Main

Ishige, Shouya Japanese

Kokuryuu, Kirika Supporting

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Takahashi, Rinrin Supporting

Tanaka, Yuki Japanese

Sumeragi Supporting

Terasoma, Masaki Japanese

Maeyamada Supporting

Kondou, Hironori Japanese

Ogura Supporting

Shin, Yuuki Japanese

Futaba Supporting

Senbongi, Sayaka Japanese

Shirotora, Akari Supporting

Lynn Japanese

Kunugi Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Nishimae, Shuka Producer

Yoshida, Yuuki Producer

Ishigami, Joutarou Producer

Ashikawa, Mariko Producer

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Apr 6, 2025

jdodd91

Recommended

TL;DR Overall a very fun ride with interesting characters and unique story. Although it does stumble a little in its pacing and character growth it seems like it was criminally underrated when it premiered. I think if you are willing to get past it's odd animation style and enjoy (social engineering, hacking, or politics) you should definitely give this a shot!


Pros:
-Interesting characters (Primarily in the two lead characters ....Haru/Gaku)
-Story is both informative and unpredictable/entertaining (especially if you hacking, politics, social engineering)

Cons:
-Animation takes some getting used to (def drops off later in quality)
-Pacing (The first half seems like everything takes at least a few ... episodes but the back half of the season everything is solved in an episode. Characters will say I don't know how to do that then instantly figure it out! Kind of takes away most of the drama or intrigue that was in the first half. )
-Minor gripe is character development( Characters such as Gaku grow over time for sure but it seems to be one step forward two steps back.)

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 30, 2025

Chuy_diazz

Recommended

The Shark Tank of anime.

Trillion Game brings a fresh and new story to a market rife with magical fantasies. A corporate comedy/drama in the purest Shark Tank style, where the most compelling aspect is the negotiation strategies. We have the story of our protagonists, whose goal is to generate a trillion dollars. From there, a chain of events begins where we see how acts of good faith can synergize with deception and blackmail. Our protagonists, besides being very good friends, are also a representation of Yin and Yang. They are complete opposites in every way, but that's why they can work together to successfully move ... an emerging business forward in a sea of ​​​​vipers, such as the corporate world. The story is an exaggeration to show us the shortest path to success; things will always turn out well for the protagonists and badly for the antagonists. Beyond seeing it as a bad thing, I can see it as a narrative device to show us the interesting side of this world of entrepreneurs.

There are negative things, but they're not in the story; they're in the art. My goodness, at first, it's hard to see the characters because to say their design is ugly is an understatement. The character design is quite uncomfortable to look at because it looks like art stuck in antiquity. The chins are the strangest thing; they're the most out of place on the characters' faces. This artistic decision often makes it difficult to immerse yourself in the story because you don't believe the descriptions you're being given of other characters. When they tell you "so-and-so is the most beautiful person in the country, look, she's dazzling," and when you, as a viewer, see her, all you can think is "but she's uglier than having diarrhea with a cough." As the episodes go by, you get used to the art, but it still seems ugly. If you're a visual person, you'll likely find it uncomfortable most of the time.

Trillion Game is definitely a breath of fresh air. If you're looking for a story that breaks away from current market trends, this is a great option. It's funny, it's entertaining, it has comedy, drama, a bit of romance, but above all, it makes you believe it's possible to earn a trillion dollars by doing the craziest things.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 28, 2025

kiyo_seibah

Mixed Feelings

Start off doubtful, gradually interesting and enjoyed it, and finished it off well.
The main plot is economy and business, which is pretty niche. Through this anime i get some insight about business especially game developer, media corporation, etc. Showing you how tricky to run a company and being a successful businessman. Of course it's picturized way easier than the real life situation, but u kinda get the grasp of it.
It's also remind me a bit of "great pretender" bcs the main character is a witty guy and they tricked the rich and powerful people.
Story wise, it was niche and interesting. For characters, ... well there's no development or something, but the dynamic between haru and gaku as they're polar opposite, are what makes it interesting.
Scoring and graphic are decent, but CGI is very bad ahaha
Well, it wasn't bad but not amazed me enough. Still a good watch tho especially if u want some business themed anime

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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