# Mary Saotome Mary Saotome can make a wager feel like a personal challenge before the stakes are even clear. She watches the people across from her closely, and the pleasure of her scenes comes from seeing that attention sharpen into a decision. There is an appealing bluntness to her presence: she does not soften a competitive instinct to make it easier for anyone else to accept. ## Fast Facts - **Japanese name:** 早乙女芽亜里 - **Age:** 16-17 - **Birthday:** March 8 - **Height:** 162 cm - **Gender:** Female - **Japanese VA:** Minami Tanaka - **English VA:** Kira Buckland ## Appearance Mary's design gives her a crisp, composed presence that suits the confidence she brings to a confrontation. At 162 cm, she has a compact silhouette, but the way she holds herself carries more force than size would suggest. Her expressions do much of the work: a look can turn from cool appraisal to open irritation quickly, making it easy to read when someone has struck a nerve. ## Personality Mary is competitive in a way that feels immediate rather than theatrical. She wants to win, and she is willing to let other people see that want. That directness makes her entertaining company in a scene built around pressure; she can be proud, cutting, and visibly unsettled without becoming a distant puzzle. The fun is in watching her try to keep control of her face while the contest keeps asking for more than confidence. ## Mary Saotome's Story ### Spoiler-free introduction Early on, Mary is defined by the certainty she brings to a contest. She sizes up an opponent and commits to her read with enough conviction that even a small shift in the exchange matters. Her scenes invite you to track the changing balance of confidence: the sharp remarks, the pauses before a choice, and the moments when her composure has to work harder. This is a character whose pride is easy to recognize, which makes every test of it legible without needing a long explanation of the rules. ### Spoilers beyond the early story As the story develops, Mary becomes more interesting when winning stops being the only measure of a scene. The early certainty remains part of her, but it no longer explains every choice she makes. Later material gives her room to respond to circumstances that challenge her assumptions about what strength and control look like. The shift is satisfying because it does not erase her edge; it gives that edge a different purpose, and lets her be forceful without reducing every relationship to a contest. ## Abilities Mary's strongest tool is her reading of a competitive situation. She pays attention to how people present themselves and how their confidence changes under pressure, then acts decisively on what she sees. The series makes that kind of judgment feel active: her choices carry risk, and watching her commit is often more gripping than hearing anyone explain the contest afterward. ## Relationships - **Unnamed parents:** Mary's family background is not the center of how she first comes across. Her independence gives her competitive pride a personal texture, while the show keeps the focus on the choices she makes in front of other people. ## Watch Mary Saotome's Story Start with Kakegurui (2017), where Mary's forceful competitiveness gives the series an immediate human point of contact. Netflix has Kakegurui, Kakegurui Season 2, and Kakegurui Twin, so her story continues across the three entries without needing a hunt through unrelated titles. If you enjoy characters who make pressure visible on their faces, Mary is a strong reason to stay with it. **Start here:** [Kakegurui](https://hozuna.com/anime/kakegurui) — Netflix - [Kakegurui](https://hozuna.com/anime/kakegurui) (2017) — Netflix - [Kakegurui Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/kakegurui-season-2) (2019) — Netflix - [Kakegurui Twin](https://hozuna.com/anime/kakegurui-twin) (2022) — Netflix ## Questions **Who is Mary Saotome?** Mary Saotome is a competitive, sharp-edged character in the Kakegurui universe. Her scenes are especially engaging when she has to act on a read of another person's confidence. **How tall is Mary Saotome?** Mary Saotome is 162 cm tall. Her direct posture and expressive reactions give her a strong presence in a scene. **Who voices Mary Saotome in English?** Kira Buckland voices Mary Saotome in English. Minami Tanaka is her Japanese voice actor. **Where can I watch Mary Saotome?** Mary Saotome appears in Kakegurui, Kakegurui Season 2, and Kakegurui Twin, all on Netflix. Start with Kakegurui (2017). **When does Mary Saotome first appear?** Mary Saotome first appears in Kakegurui (2017). That is the place to begin if you want to follow her story in order. **Is Mary Saotome worth watching for?** Yes, especially if you enjoy watching confidence become difficult to maintain under pressure. Mary brings a blunt competitive energy that keeps even a brief exchange lively.