Alice in Borderland 2020
“Life is a game, you should enjoy it more.”
What is Alice in Borderland?
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese science fiction thriller drama television series. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso and is directed by Shinsuke Sato.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- First aired
- Dec 10, 2020
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese science fiction thriller drama television series. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso and is directed by Shinsuke Sato. It features a young man who is obsessed with video games and finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo. In this version of Tokyo, he and his friends must compete in games to win. The series stars Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirô Murakami, and Daniel Rindress-Kay. The show is available to stream on Netflix and can also be found on other platforms. The series has been released from 2020 and is still ongoing until at least 2025. The story follows the young man and his friends as they navigate the challenges of the strange Tokyo they find themselves in.
Should you watch it?
“A video-game-obsessed man and his friends must compete in dangerous games to survive in empty Tokyo.”
- engaging premise
- fast-paced action
- contains intense violence
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes survival dramas set in parallel worlds.
The series features intense sequences involving dangerous and sadistic games.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Dec 10, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Dec 10, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Dec 10, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 10, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 10, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 10, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 10, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 10, 2020
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Dec 22, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Dec 22, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Dec 22, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 22, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 22, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 22, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 22, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 22, 2022
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 25, 2025
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 25, 2025
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 25, 2025
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 25, 2025
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 25, 2025
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A gamer and his friends are trapped in an empty version of Tokyo where they must play lethal games.
Who created the series?
The series is based on the manga by Haro Aso.
Who directed the series?
The series is directed by Shinsuke Sato.
Where can I watch it?
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
When did the series premiere?
The first season was released on Netflix on December 10, 2020.