Are there any anime that match the level of tension as kaiji? I don't want a gambling anime which is what most recommendations are. I just want a show that manages to make things as tense as kaiji. Like its hard to explain but they really just draw everything out without making it boring or overdone. They really make you feel every move like you're going through it along with him. Just so many shows don't do that where I kinda feel out of it, unimmersed like an observer, and I kinda don't care what happens. Also not to downplay the stakes of kaiji but I feel like the show sorta is able to make the little things seem like a huge deal.

>>1534188 (OP)
have you watched JoJo? beware Part 1 is not representative, you just have to get through it

>>1534191
OP specifically said no gambling anime (nevertheless seconded)

Ashita no Joe
Ideon
Nobody's Boy Remi (1977)

Stop trying to rape the ai bro. Pay a prostitute and do some role play stuff ffs.

>>1534201
huh?

>>1534188 (OP)
made in abyss

tell me this doesnt feel tense
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_jgBbCsdeU

>>1534188 (OP)

I know exactly what you are asking for here and unfortunately no there honestly isnt.
I think alot of things came together at just the right time when the first season was made and you arent going to get that again.