Episode 5: Kakegurui (dub)

The "Two-Card Indian Poker" climax and the chemistry between Harlacher and Buckland.

Episode 5 is one of the strongest in the first season's dub. It successfully humanizes Mary Saotome, turning her from a one-note villain into a complex co-protagonist, while maintaining the "edge-of-your-seat" gambling thrills the series is known for. Kakegurui (Dub) Episode 5

This is a standout episode for Buckland. She portrays Mary's desperation and eventual triumph with a raspy, intense energy that makes her feel like a genuine rival-turned-ally. The "Two-Card Indian Poker" climax and the chemistry

Harlacher continues to shine, perfectly capturing Yumeko’s transition from a polite, soft-spoken student to a gambling-obsessed fanatic. Her performance during the "reveal" of the card swap is particularly chilling. Kakegurui (Dub) Episode 5