Random Curiosity

「XX ダブル・クロス」 (XX Daburu Kurosu)
“XX (Double Cross)”

Perhaps it’s only appropriate that Joker Game ends not climactically, but introspectively.

「柩」 (Hitsugi)
“Coffin”

‘Dying is the worst decision a spy can make.’

「追跡」 (Tsuiseki)
“Pursuit”

We know one sure thing about the spymaster’s life story: that it is ultimately a tragedy.

「ダブル・ジョーカー (後編)」 (Daburu Jōkā (Kōhen))
“Double Joker (Second Part)”

In the Joker Game, there is only one player. All others are being played.

「ダブル・ジョーカー (前編)」 (Daburu Jōkā (Zenpen))
“Double Joker (First Part)”

Chess is basically a metaphor for anything.

「暗号名ケルベロス」 (Angōmei Keruberosu )
“Codename: Kerberos”

Not exactly a mystery this week, but there is an Enigma.

「アジア・エクスプレス」 (Ajia Ekusupuresu)
“Asia Express”

It seems that episodes set in China are murder mysteries.

「ロビンソン」 (Robinson)
“Robinson”

Joker Game has always been aware of the psychological dimensions of a good spy thriller, but it is perhaps most directly demonstrated in this episode.

「魔都」 (Mato)
“City of Temptation”

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.

「誤算」 (Gosan)
“Miscalculation”

Well, that was thrilling.

「ジョーカー・ゲーム(後編)」 (Jōkā Gēmu (Kōhen))
“Joker Game (Part 2)”

People sure do smirk a lot on this show.

「ジョーカー・ゲーム(前編)」 (Jōkā Gēmu (Zenpen))
“Joker Game (Part 1)”

Looking for a good espionage anime? Joker Game has it all.