Trillion Game

Trillion Game

Company type	Manga series
Industry	Publishing, Entertainment
Founded	December 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)
Founder	Riichiro Inagaki (writer), Ryoichi Ikegami (artist)
Headquarters	Japan
Area served	Japan, North America
Products	Manga, live-action drama, anime television series
Parent	Shogakukan (publisher)

Trillion Game is a Japanese manga series crafted by writer Riichiro Inagaki and artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Serialization began in December 2020 within Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior, a seinen publication, and as of now, ten collected volumes have been issued. The series is officially licensed for North American distribution by Viz Media.

A live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast from July through September 2023, succeeded by a follow-up film slated for release in February 2025. Furthermore, a 26-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Madhouse aired between October 2024 and March 2025.

In 2024, the manga earned the prestigious 69th Shogakukan Manga Award.

Plot

The narrative centers on Haru and Gaku, the visionary founders of Trillion Game, who emerge as the first Japanese entrepreneurs in the 21st century to enter the top ten of The World's Billionaires. Gaku serves as the story’s narrator, detailing their initial encounter, the establishment of their enterprise Trillion Game, and highlighting the pivotal individuals instrumental to the company's ascent.

Main

Haru Tennōji

Co-founder of Trillion Game who acts as its public face, handling sales and strategic business operations. Dubbed the "world's most selfish man," Haru utilizes his persuasive communication, sharp intellect, and relentless drive to pursue their ambitious trillion-dollar objective. Formerly affiliated with Dragon Bank Enterprises, he departed after they declined to employ Gaku. Fluent in multiple languages and adept at negotiation, Haru complements Gaku’s technical expertise. His current status within the timeline remains undisclosed.

Manabu "Gaku" Taira

Serving as Trillion Game’s co-founder and President, Gaku narrates the series. A reserved computer enthusiast with advanced hacking capabilities, he was discovered by Haru after being rescued from bullying. His technical prowess was demonstrated when he revealed vulnerabilities at Dragon Bank during an interview. He holds sentimental value for a premium office chair purchased with their initial capital.

Kirika Kokuryū

Board member of Dragon Bank and daughter of its President. Known by her moniker "Kirihime," she exudes intelligence combined with arrogance and maintains a strict business approach. Driven by her competitive spirit, she vacillates between opposing and secretly aiding Haru and Gaku due to their exceptional talents.

Rinrin Nanamori

Initially recruited as a university student, Rinrin rose to become President of Trillion Game because of her meticulous management style, which contrasts with that of Haru and Gaku. Her experience includes part-time work at a flower shop, which inspired the creation of Trillion Game’s online floral service "Yorinuki," presented as operated by an AI named "Torinrin." Upon graduation and replacement by genuine AI technology in that role, she officially assumed leadership of the company.

Affiliates of Trillion Game

Kedōin

President of Kedōin Venture Capital and the initial investor supporting Haru and Gaku. Recognizable by his signature cowboy hat, sunglasses, and leather shoes adorned with hearts and clovers. Despite his coarse language, he excels in managing alliances. Previously a talent agency manager at God Production until forced out due to scandal concealment, he partnered with Haru to take over that company and now serves as its President.

Mizuki

A high school student employed part-time as Kedōin’s assistant before working for Gaku. Known for her sharp tongue and readiness to challenge authority figures. In the live-action adaptation, she is named differently and wears a sailor uniform; in the manga version, she is simply called "Mizuki" with diverse outfits.

Shingo Ogura

Former President of Sakusaku Lab, an indie game development company acquired by Haru and Gaku to rival Dragon Bank's Dragon Musume. While skilled in game creation, Shingo struggled to produce hits resulting in consistent financial losses. Success came after recruiting Hebijima, former producer of Dragon Musume, leading to their first profitable online game Puchi Puchi Land, a remake of Shingo's original title.

Dragon Bank Affiliates

Kazuma Kokuryū

President of Dragon Bank and Kirika’s father. Mirroring his daughter’s controlling nature, he prefers eliminating or acquiring competitors rather than engaging in direct competition. Following Trillion Game's success with its online flower shop venture, he imitates their business model, offers substantial funds to buy out their company, and proposes marriage between Haru and Kirika to integrate him into the Kokuryū family.

Nagase

Kirika's personal bodyguard and assistant who often shows irritation when Haru and Gaku approach her. His given name remains unrevealed.

Tōru Hebijima

Former producer associated with Dragon Musume.

Other Characters

Sumeragi

Akari Shirotora

Kunugi

Manga

Conceived by writer Riichiro Inagaki alongside illustrator Ryoichi Ikegami, Trillion Game debuted on December 11, 2020, within Shogakukan’s seinen magazine Big Comic Superior. The chapters have been collected into individual tankōbon volumes by Shogakukan since March 30, 2021. Up to February 14, 2025, ten volumes have been released.

In February 2024, Viz Media acquired licensing rights for English-language publication commencing September 17, 2024.

Volumes

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Live-action

On March 23, 2023, a television drama adaptation was announced featuring Ren Meguro as Haru Tennōji alongside Hayato Sano portraying Manabu "Gaku" Taira. The series aired on TBS from July14 through September15 ,2023 . The theme song titled "Dangerholic" was performed by Snow Man. Beginning October2023 ,the drama became available globally via streaming on Netflix.

A sequel live-action film continuing with the original cast and crew premiered on February14 ,2025 . Its theme song "SBY" was also delivered by Snow Man.

Anime

In September2023 ,an anime television series adaptation was revealed. Produced by Madhouse, it was directed by Yuzo Sato with scripts overseen by Ryunosuke Kingetsu. Kei Tsuchiya handled character design while Takurō Iga composed the music score. The show aired from October4 ,2024 through March28 ,2025 on TBS and affiliated networks.

The opening theme for the first cour is "Beat the Odds" performed by &Team, paired with ending theme "Unbelievable" by Klang Ruler . For the second cour opening theme "Over the Top" is sung by Hiroji Miyamoto, while ending theme "Egoist" is performed by imase.

Outside Asia, Crunchyroll streams the series with an English dub debuting October17 ,2024 . Meanwhile Medialink holds licensing rights across Southeast Asia ,South Asia ,Central Asia ,and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), distributing it via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.

Reception

As of September2023 ,more than1.5 million copies of the manga were in circulation. Trillion Game was shortlisted among fifty contenders for the Next Manga Award in its inaugural year (2021). It secured eighth place on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! ranking for top manga targeted at male audiences in2012 . The series earned a nomination for the15th edition of the Manga Taishō awards in2012 , finishing sixth with55 points earned from voting members. Alongside titles such as The Elusive Samurai, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Sūji de Asobo, it received the distinguished69th Shogakukan Manga Award accolade in20124 .