: Realizing Tonegawa is cheating by monitoring his heart rate and temperature through an ear implant, Kaiji removes the ear entirely to feed the machine "dead" data.
: Seeing Tonegawa, the ultimate corporate stooge, finally lose his composure as Kaiji outmaneuvers him is incredibly satisfying. It’s not just a win; it’s a total psychological breakdown of his opponent. Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor Episode 20
Episode 20 serves as the brutal, jaw-dropping climax to the , cementng Kaiji as one of the most intense psychological thrillers in anime. This episode is famous (or infamous) for being the moment Kaiji earns his iconic scars. : Realizing Tonegawa is cheating by monitoring his