Alice in Borderland

2020 • TMDB 8.1 • 3 seasons • 22 episodes • Mystery, Drama, Action & Adventure • Netflix

Overview

Arisu is a directionless young gamer who would rather play video games than face his real life. Then, in a flash of light, Tokyo empties out around him, and he wakes in a strange, deserted version of the city where survival depends on playing deadly games. Every game is marked by a playing-card suit and number: the higher the card, the harder the challenge, and losing means death. With his quick mind and a growing circle of allies — including the athletic climber Usagi — Arisu must master games of wit, strength, teamwork and betrayal if he wants to stay alive long enough to learn who is running this twisted world. Based on Haro Aso’s manga, Alice in Borderland pairs pulse-pounding set pieces with a genuine mystery, building from frantic survival thrills toward a finale that reframes everything that came before. It is one of the most bingeable Japanese dramas on Netflix, and a rare genre show that keeps raising its stakes without losing sight of its characters.

Main Cast

• Kento Yamazaki as Arisu Ryohei / Alice (22 episodes)
• Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi Yuzuha / “Rabbit” (22 episodes)
• Nijiro Murakami as Chishiya Shuntaro (13 episodes)
• Aya Asahina as Kuina Hikari (13 episodes)
• Nobuaki Kaneko as Takeru / The Hatter (13 episodes)
• Riisa Naka as Mira Kano (12 episodes)
• Keita Machida as Daikichi Karube (12 episodes)
• Ayaka Miyoshi as Ann Rizuna (11 episodes)
• Dori Sakurada as Niragi Suguru (11 episodes)

Seasons Snapshot

• Season 1 — 8 episodes, premiered December 10, 2020. Arisu and his friends wake in an empty Tokyo and learn the brutal rules of the Borderland.
• Season 2 — 8 episodes, premiered December 22, 2022. The face-card games begin, and the survivors face the citizens who run the games.
• Season 3 — 6 episodes, premiered September 25, 2025. Arisu and Usagi return to the Borderland for one final round of games.

Why Watch Alice in Borderland?

• Ingenious death games — every card suit means a different kind of challenge, from brain-bending puzzles to brutal physical trials.
• A mystery that rewards patience — the truth about the Borderland unfolds across all three seasons.
• A compelling central duo — Arisu’s mind and Usagi’s strength make a partnership worth rooting for.
• Stunning empty-Tokyo visuals — Shibuya without a soul in sight is as eerie as it is spectacular.
• Complete on Netflix — all 22 episodes are available to stream now.

Trailer

Watch “Alice in Borderland | Official Trailer #2 | Netflix” on YouTube (official trailer, Netflix)

Where to Watch

As of October 30, 2026, on JustWatch US, Alice in Borderland streams on Netflix (3 seasons) and Netflix Standard with Ads (3 seasons).