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Dive into the Thrilling World of Alice in Borderland: A Must-Watch for Action and Adventure Lovers

In a world where survival hinges on cunning, strategy, and a touch of luck, Alice in Borderland emerges as one of the most compelling television series to grace our screens. This Japanese live-action adaptation, based on Haro Aso's manga, takes viewers into a deserted Tokyo filled with danger and intrigue. Premiering its first season on December 10, 2020, this Netflix original series presents a thrilling blend of action, adventure, science fiction, and psychological drama that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. With three seasons planned and an ever-expanding universe, there's no better time than now to dive into the captivating world of Arisu and his friends.

The narrative centers around Ryōhei Arisu, portrayed by Kento Yamazaki—a young man stuck in a rut until fate leads him into the eerie realm known as Borderland. This strange version of Tokyo challenges him and his companions to participate in deadly games where failure means death. The stakes are high as they navigate through various trials inspired by playing cards; each game testing their intelligence, resolve, and teamwork. As viewers follow Arisu’s journey alongside fellow players like Yuzuha Usagi, brilliantly brought to life by Tao Tsuchiya, they are drawn into a richly layered story that explores themes of friendship and morality under extreme circumstances.

The first season introduces audiences to the chilling atmosphere of Borderland with gripping episodes that highlight different aspects of human nature when faced with life-or-death situations. From Episode 1’s shocking revelation—where Arisu emerges from hiding only to find Tokyo completely deserted—to brutal games like tag and betrayal that test their alliances (as seen in Episodes 2 and 3), each moment is meticulously crafted to elicit suspense while developing character arcs. Notably, the emotional weight carried throughout these scenarios reinforces how quickly friendships can be forged or severed under pressure.

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Lee Jung-jae
Seong Gi-hun / 'No. 456'
Lee Byung-hun
Front Man / Hwang In-ho
Si-wan Yim
Myung-gi / 'No. 333'
Wi Ha-joon
Hwang Jun-ho
Ha-neul Kang
Dae-ho / 'No. 388'
Park Gyu-young
No-eul
Lee Jin-wook
Gyeong-seok / 'No. 246'
Park Sung-hoon
Hyun-ju / 'No. 120'
Yang Dong-geun
Yong-sik / 'No. 007'
Kang Ae-sim
Geum-ja / 'No. 149'
Jo Yu-ri
Jun-hee / 'No. 222'
Gong Yoo
The Salesman
Oh Dal-su
Captain Park
Jeon Seok-ho
Choi Woo-seok
Song Yeong-chang
Jung-dae / 'No. 100'
Lee Seo-hwan
Jeong-bae / 'No. 390'
Chae Gook-hee
Sun-nyeo / 'No. 044'
Lee Da-wit
Min-su / 'No. 125'
Jae-won Roh
Nam-gyu / 'No. 124'
Choi Seung-hyun
Thanos / 'No. 230'
Won Ji An
Se-mi / 'No. 380'
Park Hee-soon
Commander
Kim Byeong-cheol
김병철
Manager mask
Lee Sung-woo
Kim Young-sam / 'No. 226'
송지우
'No. 196'
Kang Sung-wook
Gyeong-su / 'No. 256'
Oh Tae-eun
Player 394
한상철
Player 411
김영미
Player 440
조경현
Player 285
유독현
Player 206
변예진
Player 031
최희도
Player 043
Lee Suk
Player 096
Nam Ji-hyun
Player 400
Choi Sun-jin
player 066
정은경
Player 454
Go Seong
Player 020
윤효식
Player 036
Yong-Hyun Jeong
Player 135
Kwon Jae-hong
Player 453
Choi One
Player 295
Kwon Yoo-joon
Player 189
배병휘
Player 263
Jo Jin-gyeol
Player 239
Han Ju-mi
Player 184
Kim Hyun
Player 178
권재환
Player 045
박보경
Player 254
Park Jun-hyeon
Player 412
Park Jong-young
Player 435
Choi Yeong-rok
Player 447
Lim Dong-yoon
Player 286
Sim Seong-hyo
Player 016
Jeong Min-jung
Player 188
정환욱
Player 050
Kang Tae-yang
Player 205
Kim Mun-su
Player 214
Kim Sin-yeol
Player 216
No Seong-hu
Player 217
Jeon Kang-ho
Player 237
Im Dong-yun
Player 286
Lee Yoo-seop
Player 293
Cha Chun-ho
Player 241
Kim Seung-hee
Player 308
Kim Ji-o
Player 341
Jeong In
Player 391
Jeong Dae-yong
Player 401
Jeong Da-un
Player 419
Kang Shin-gu
Player 436
지남혁
Drone mercenary
백승철
Player 47 (uncredited)
조시내
Park Mi-hwa (Player 006)
Yang Mi-na
Player 144
Kim Geun-hyuk
Player 158

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