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.
The best episode of "Alice in Borderland" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.5/10 from 3438 user votes. It was directed by Shinsuke Sato and written by Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu. "Episode 1" aired on 12/10/2020 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
Chishiya recruits Arisu and Usagi to help him change the status quo. An unforeseen event rocks the fragile power dynamics of the Beach.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu
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.
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Yoshiki Watanabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu