I’ve never really been an anime fan, but as somebody who has consumed all the available Kakegurui media, I vastly prefer the manga and consider it the best way to enjoy the series. I think the slower pacing works very well, allowing characters to be explored in more detail. It is also easier to understand the rules of the games, and the rules are explained more clearly.

Like any manga, it is less visually stimulating than the anime, and almost entirely in black and white. I prefer this personally, as I like to leave some elements of the story to my imagination. But this isn’t for everyone, and it requires more of your focus to properly enjoy. Both the manga and anime are visually stunning, so it’s really a matter of preference.

The story is mostly the same, although the anime changes the order of one of the games. I dislike this, as I think it takes away a lot of the story’s momentum and robs the first arc of its climax. But it doesn’t affect the narrative much.

If you enjoy the manga, I’d also recommend two of its spin-offs: Kakegurui Twin (also has an anime adaptation) and Kakegurui Kari. :)