Alice in Borderland is a Japanese series created by Yoshiki Watanabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu starring Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya.
Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo life takes place in a video game, the virtual mashup of imagery borrowed from Lewis Caroll, and of course, Matrix (1999) and an assortment of video games. All these elements blend well in this series that has become a hit among the younger audience.
Premise
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
If you want to “immerse” yourself in an alt reality Netflix is now streaming the second season of ‘Alice in Borderland’, all set to defy in design and imagination the first season.
Release Date
December 22, 2022
Where to Watch ‘Alice in Borderland’
Cast
 Kento Yamazaki |  Tao Tsuchiya |
 Nijiro Murakami |  Yuki Morinaga |
Season 4. Episode List
Episode 1
Arisu, Usagi, Kuina and Chishiya have been waiting for over an hour in Shibuya crossing for the next stage to start, but nothing seems to be happening.
Episode 2
Now that the King of Clubs has revealed himself in his full glory, the game finally begins. Much to Arisu’s surprise, things are going pretty well.
Episode 3
With only a few minutes left in the game, the results for each team seems fixed. Arisu approaches Kyuma, and asks to shake his hand.
Episode 4
There are just a handful of players left, and Chishiya’s the only one without a partner. The next round may very well be the last of the game.
Episode 5
Aguni has one thing on his mind; to find and kill the King of Spades. He’s joined by Arisu and a determined high schooler named Akane Heiya.
Episode 6
Usagi will have to change the hearts and minds of the cynical players on the Queen’s team. At the Supreme Court, Chishiya meets the King of Diamonds.
Episode 7
In the middle of an overgrown Shibuya crossing, Niragi challenges Arisu and Chishiya to a game. But then, the King of Spades arrives.
Episode 8
For their final game, they’ll need to survive three rounds of croquet; but before they can get very far, the Queen asks them to sit down for some tea.
Previous Seasons
Season 1
Episode 1
Arisu and his friends run into a public bathroom to hide from the police, but when they reemerge, the streets of Tokyo are suddenly completely empty.
Episode 2
Leaving an injured Chota, Arisu and Karube head out to gain more experience. They come to a sprawling apartment, where a deadly game of tag awaits.
Episode 3
With Chota and Shibuki’s visas fast expiring, the four enter a vast botanical garden in Shinjuku, where they take part in a cruel game of betrayal.
Episode 4
Arisu is overwhelmed with guilt and ready to give up, but Usagi urges him to keep going. Next up is a game of endurance in an underground highway.
Episode 5
After Arisu and Usagi find their way to the Beach, the king of the so-called utopian haven forces them to help gather the remaining playing cards.
Episode 6
Chishiya recruits Arisu and Usagi to help him change the status quo. An unforeseen event rocks the fragile power dynamics of the Beach.
Episode 7
Once a safe haven, the Beach becomes the arena for the next stage, where an epic witch hunt turns everyone against each other in a hostile showdown.
Episode 8
Tensions inside the resort reach a boiling point. As the game clock nears zero, those who’ve survived the onslaught now face an uncertain future.
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars