Joker Game (2016)

Animation · Drama · Thriller

Taking place in the year 1937 on the eve of World War II, the story involves a mysterious spy training organization known as the "D Agency." The organization is established by Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki from the Imperial Japanese Army. His ideals lead him to recruit people beyond military academy graduates and personnel, while training them to become skilled agents in arts of manipulation. These agents would become a specialized team to conduct operations. One such antihero agent, under the name Jirou Gamou, goes on a harrowing mission to uncover secret documents titled "Black Notes," while battling forces from within and without his own ranks.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (882 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.34 avg 14 episodes 7.3 → 6.9 21 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Joker Game Part 1	7.3	51
2	Joker Game Part 2	7.4	40
3	Miscalculation	7.2	40
4	City of Temptation	7.5	35
5	Robinson	7.4	35
6	Asia Express	7.7	36
7	Code Name: Cerberus	7.4	34
8	Double Joker Part 1	7.4	31
9	Double Joker Part 2	7.4	31
10	Pursuit	7.6	32
11	Coffin	7.7	32
12	Double Cross	6.8	33
13	OVA: Adventure of Black Cat Yoru Part 1	7.0	15
14	OVA: Adventure of Black Cat Yoru Part 2	6.9	15