Alice in Borderland is a Japanese survival thriller series based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso. The story follows Arisu, a young, jobless gamer who, along with his two friends, Karube and Chota, suddenly finds himself transported to an abandoned version of Tokyo known as the “Borderland.”
Plot Summary:
Arisu and his friends are mysteriously teleported to this eerie parallel world, where they must participate in deadly games to survive. Each game is categorized into four suits of playing cards, which determine the game’s nature:
Hearts (Psychological) – Games that test trust and emotions.Diamonds (Intellectual) – Strategy-based games.Clubs (Teamwork) – Cooperation-focused challenges.Spades (Physical) – Tests of strength and endurance.
At the start, Arisu and his friends struggle to understand the rules, leading to tragic losses. As they progress, they meet other survivors, including Usagi, a skilled climber and fighter, who teams up with Arisu. Together, they navigate the brutal games, uncovering the truth about the Borderland and its mysterious overseers, known as the “Game Masters.”
Arisu and Usagi eventually reach “The Beach,” a utopian society run by a mysterious leader called Hatter, where players work together to collect all 52 cards to supposedly escape. However, the reality of The Beach is far darker, filled with betrayals and power struggles.
As the series unfolds, Arisu and Usagi uncover shocking secrets about the true nature of the Borderland, leading them to face the ultimate challenge against the “Face Card” game masters. Their journey tests their intelligence, emotions, and will to survive as they inch closer to understanding why they were brought to this twisted world.
