Arisu and Usagi Defy Reality in Netflix's Dystopian Thriller

In September 2025, Netflix is set to premiere the highly anticipated third season of the dystopian thriller series Alice in Borderland. The series, adapted from Haro Aso's manga, follows Ryohei Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) as he is transported to a parallel universe where survival depends on winning intense, high-stakes games.

Season 2, which premiered in 2023, ended with an unexpected twist that left fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Arisu and his love interest, Yuzuha Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), have now returned to the real world, but the appearance of the Joker card suggests that their journey in the Borderland is far from over.

According to Netflix, the third season will be "nothing short of an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride" as it continues to explore the profound themes of humanity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. Yamazaki and Tsuchiya will reprise their roles, and fans can look forward to witnessing the evolution of their characters in the ever-dangerous landscape of the Borderland.

While the fate of some characters, such as Mira (Riisa Naka), remains uncertain, the series' continued creative team, including screenwriter and director Shinsuke Sato, promises to maintain the show's trademark intensity and cinematic excellence.