Alice in Borderland

Synopsis

Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a joke, and his future feels like impending doom. As he struggles to exist in a world that can’t be bothered with him, Ryohei feels like everything would be better if he were anywhere else. When a strange fireworks show transports him and his friends to a parallel world, Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true. But this new world isn’t an empty paradise, it’s a vicious game. And the only way to survive is to play. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Chapter count includes 22 side story chapters.

About

Alice in Borderland is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2010, spanning 87 chapters, collected across 18 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2016).

Why readers enjoy Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller elements. This combination of Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Alice in Borderland is written by Haro Aso, with art by Haro Aso.

Reception

Alice in Borderland holds an average score of 8.2 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 2,158 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Alice in Borderland include: Death Game, Survival, Philosophy, Urban, Male Protagonist, Gore, Gambling, Shounen. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.