---
title: "Alice in Borderland"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alice-in-borderland-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 110316
imdb_id: "tt10795658"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 22
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 2754
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Alice in Borderland (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alice-in-borderland-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A video-game-obsessed man and his friends must compete in dangerous games to survive in empty Tokyo."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- fast-paced action

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense violence
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense sequences involving dangerous and sadistic games.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: science fiction, thriller, suspenseful, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese live‑action television series that premiered on Netflix on 10 December 2020. The first season consists of eight episodes, each running about 48 minutes. Classified as TV‑MA, the show blends mystery, drama, action‑adventure, thriller and science‑fiction elements, and is described as a “death game” set in a parallel version of Tokyo

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (45%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 12 (55%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kento Yamazaki** as *Arisu Ryohei / Alice*
- **Tao Tsuchiya** as *Usagi Yuzuha / “Rabbit”*
- **Nijiro Murakami** as *Shuntaro Chishiya*
- **Aya Asahina** as *Hikari Kuina*
- **Ayaka Miyoshi** as *Ann Rizuna*
- **Dori Sakurada** as *Suguru Niragi*
- **Yutaro Watanabe** as *Kodai Tatta*
- **Sho Aoyagi** as *Aguni Morizono*
- **Yuki Morinaga** as *Chota Segawa*
- **Keita Machida** as *Daikichi Karube*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A gamer and his friends are trapped in an empty version of Tokyo where they must play lethal games.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series is based on the manga by Haro Aso.

### Q: Who directed the series?
The series is directed by Shinsuke Sato.

### Q: Where can I watch it?
The series is available to stream on Netflix.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The first season was released on Netflix on December 10, 2020.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [ALICE App | Service on Demand Technology for Hospitality](https://auth.aliceapp.com/login-staff)
- [Alice in Borderland (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Borderland_(TV_series))
- [Alice in Borderland (TV Series 2020-2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10795658/)
- [Alice makes Princess Dress and other Funny Kids Stories](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-JYpgIsyxo)
- [Watch Alice in Borderland | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80200575)
- [Alice in Borderland (2020-2025) - Where to Watch | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/alice-in-borderland/BdQpe2BIf6JM7aP6jUqGe3/where-to-watch/)

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