1. Netflix is adapting the popular Japanese manga series "Kakegurui" into a live-action series. The series, which has previously been adapted into an anime and live-action Japanese TV series, follows the story of a prestigious high school where the students engage in high-stakes gambling to determine their social standing and power within the school.

2. The Netflix adaptation will feature an international cast, with the lead role of Yumeko Jabami, a compulsive gambler with a penchant for high-risk games, being played by South Korean actress Sui Ishida. The series will be directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa, who has previously worked on the live-action Japanese TV adaptation of "Kakegurui."

3. The announcement of the Netflix adaptation comes as the streaming service continues to invest in international content and adaptations of popular manga and anime properties. "Kakegurui" is the latest in a growing list of Japanese manga and anime series that have been adapted for global audiences, reflecting the increasing popularity of these genres worldwide.