'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 coming to Netflix this year: Check release date, plot and other details

Netflix announced the return of the Japanese thriller series "Alice in Borderland" for a third season this year. Based on the manga by Haro Aso, the series returns after its second season premiered on December 22, 2022.

The show centers on high school student and gamer Arisu, along with his two friends, who find themselves in a deserted version of Tokyo. They are forced to compete in dangerous games to survive. The series explores their struggle to stay alive and escape this dystopian world.

The new season's storyline remains largely unknown, but it may follow the characters after their escape from Borderland, potentially with no memory of their experiences. Speculation includes a further exploration of the story's mysteries and the possible introduction of a new game master.


The series was a hit for Netflix, becoming the most-watched live-action series of 2020 and ranking in the top 10 in 40 countries and territories worldwide, according to Sportskeeda. The show stars Kento Yamazaki as Ryohei Arisu, Nijiro Murakami as Shuntaro Chishiya, Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi, and several others. A release date for Season 3 has not yet been announced.