Ep. 16: Kaiji Bets His Hearing in the E-Card Game Explained by Tonegawa

Tonegawa outlines the E-Card rules, which involve Citizen, Emperor, and Slave card types. Kaiji faces severe odds while wagering his hearing. A device attaches to his ear, moving closer to the eardrum based on his bets and losses, with a 30mm limit before causing permanent inner ear damage. Once the instrument is secured, the game commences. In the first round, Kaiji successfully wins the initial two hands. This early success boosts his confidence as he navigates the dangerous stakes of the match, where physical harm is directly tied to his financial performance in the high-risk card game.

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