Netflix has released the main trailer and key visual for the highly anticipated third season of Alice in Borderland, set to premiere globally on September 25, 2025. The trailer offers a gripping glimpse into the perilous world of Borderland, where protagonists Arisu and Usagi face new life-or-death challenges in their quest to escape the mysterious liminal space. With heightened stakes, innovative games, and stunning visuals, the final season promises to deliver the series’ signature intensity and emotional depth.
The trailer showcases Arisu and Usagi, played by Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, navigating a treacherous new chapter. Separated and forced to join different teams, the duo must confront a series of deadly games that push their physical and emotional limits. Yamazaki highlighted the dynamic shift in the season, noting, “Since Arisu and Usagi are split into separate teams, I found it interesting to see the different atmospheres and character dynamics within each group.” The trailer teases a visually striking game set at a shrine under a night sky, where flaming arrows rain down, brought to life with cutting-edge Japanese VFX technology. Yamazaki expressed excitement about the scene, recalling its impact in the original manga by Haro Aso: “When I read the manga, I was blown away by the flaming arrows, so when I saw the script for this scene, I thought, ‘It’s here!’”
Tsuchiya emphasized the emotional weight of the season, particularly in a game involving colorful dice. “As the players become more desperate, everyone’s performances become more intense and dramatic,” she said. “This game really captures the essence of Alice in Borderland — it’s about life and death, and about discovering how you truly want to live.” The trailer underscores the escalating tension, with each game designed to test the players’ resolve and survival instincts in unprecedented ways.
The newly unveiled key visual amplifies the season’s ominous tone. Arisu and Usagi are depicted reaching for each other at the center, surrounded by a swirling vortex resembling a black hole. Looming behind them is the sinister Joker card, hinting at the enigmatic “Joker” stage that awaits. Other characters, including Ryuji gripping Usagi’s hand and Banda exuding a menacing presence, surround the protagonists, their expressions ranging from desperation to determination. The visual encapsulates the epic scale and emotional stakes of the upcoming season.
What Alice in Borderland Season 3 Is About
In Alice in Borderland Season 3, the story takes a darker turn as Usagi is abducted and left unconscious by a mysterious scholar obsessed with the afterlife. Arisu, determined to save her, returns to the perilous Borderland, a liminal world where survival depends on winning deadly games. Teaming up with new players, Arisu and Usagi face the uncharted “Joker” stage, a formidable challenge that could hold the key to returning to their original world. The season, featuring an original story not directly adapted from Haro Aso’s manga, builds on the characters’ past experiences, weaving a narrative of hope, despair, and resilience. As the games grow more intense, the players are pushed to their limits, confronting not only external dangers but also their own desires and fears.
The season’s games are described as the most impactful yet, surpassing the creativity and danger of previous seasons. From the visually stunning shrine game with flaming arrows to the emotionally charged dice game, each challenge is crafted to test the characters’ ingenuity and will to survive. The original story approach allows the series to explore new dimensions of the Borderland universe while staying true to the psychological and philosophical themes that have defined the series.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 Cast and Crew
Alice in Borderland Season 3 stars Kento Yamazaki as Arisu and Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi, joined by a talented ensemble including Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi, Katsuya Maiguma, Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, Yugo Mikawa, Joey Iwanaga, Akana Ikeda, and Kento Kaku. The series is directed by Shinsuke Sato, with the screenplay penned by Yasuko Kuramitsu and Sato. Yutaka Yamada composes the music, while Taro Kawazu serves as the director of photography. Production designers Iwao Saito and Shin Nakayama, action director Yuji Shimomura, and VFX supervisor Atsushi Doi bring the world of Borderland to life. The series is produced by Akira Morii and Tomoki Takase, with production cooperation from THE SEVEN and developed and produced by ROBOT for Netflix.
With its heart-pounding trailer and evocative key visual, Alice in Borderland Season 3 promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion to the beloved series. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable journey as Arisu, Usagi, and their allies face the ultimate test in the mysterious Borderland. Mark your calendars for the global premiere on September 25, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
Source: Netflix
