Alice in Borderland
Gritty survival drama in a parallel universe
About Alice in Borderland
Released: 2020
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons
Cast
Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijiro Murakami, Yuki Morinaga, Keita Machida, Ayaka Miyoshi, Dori Sakurada, Aya Asahina, Shuntaro Yanagi, Yutaro Watanabe, Ayame Misaki, Mizuki Yoshida, Tsuyoshi Abe, Nobuaki Kaneko, Sho Aoyagi, Riisa Naka, Tomohisa Yamashita, Yuri Tsunematsu, Hayato Isomura, Kai Inowaki, Katsuya Maiguma, Honami Sato
About Alice in Borderland
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Quotes - Awards - Music, SoundtrackAbout
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese thriller series released on Netflix in 2020, based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso. The show follows a group of friends who find themselves in a deserted Tokyo and must compete in deadly games to survive.
The main character, Arisu (played by Kento Yamazaki), along with his friends Chota and Karube, discovers a parallel world where they must outsmart and outplay others in various dangerous games to avoid death. As the friends navigate through this mysterious world, they uncover dark secrets and face moral dilemmas that challenge their survival instincts.
Making / Production
The series is directed by Shinsuke Sato and features visually stunning cinematography that captures the suspense and intensity of the games the characters must compete in. The production design creates a dystopian atmosphere that adds to the overall thrill and mystery of the show.
Actors
- Kento Yamazaki - Arisu, the protagonist who leads his friends in the survival games.
- Tao Tsuchiya - Usagi, an enigmatic character who becomes involved in Arisu's group.
- Nijiro Murakami - Chota, Arisu's loyal friend who helps navigate the dangerous challenges.
- Yuki Morinaga - Karube, another friend who must confront his past in the borderland.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is a live-action adaptation of Haro Aso's manga, which was first published in 2010.
- Each game in the borderland presents unique challenges that test the characters' wit and morality.
- The show explores themes of friendship, survival, and the consequences of one's choices.
Awards
Although there are no major awards won by the series, it has garnered critical acclaim for its thrilling storyline and engaging performances.
Quotes
- "In this world, you either play or get played. We're players." - Arisu
- "Our survival depends on our choices and actions - no one else's." - Usagi
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features an intense and immersive soundtrack that enhances the tension and adrenaline of the borderland games.
About Alice in Borderland
A suspenseful series where players compete in dangerous games to survive in a parallel Tokyo called Borderland.
