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Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The Joker Card Is Revealed in Netflix's Official Teaser for ‘Alice in Borderland' Season 3
Summary Netflixhas unveiled the official teaser forAlice in BorderlandSeason 3, offering fans a cryptic first look into the next chapter of the survival thriller series. The teaser immediately draws viewers back into the lives of protagonists Arisu and Usagi, who, after seemingly clearing all the deadly games in the previous season, have returned to the real world. Their memories of past games have faded, but haunting visions and a mysterious disappearance pull them back into danger. The teaser introduces the Joker card, the final piece in the game's deck, hinting at a new level of psychological and physical trials. Directed by Shinsuke Sato and based on Haro Aso's manga, Season 3 promises to expand the series' scope with returning cast members and new faces, including Kento Kaku as Ryuji, a researcher of the afterlife. The teaser showcases intense visuals, with fire arrows, electric traps and surreal landscapes all signalling a return to the show's signature blend of suspense and spectacle. As Arisu reenters the Borderland to find Usagi, viewers are left wondering whether hope or despair awaits them in the final game. Alice in BorderlandSeason 3 is set for a worldwide release on September 25, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
UPI
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 gets teaser, Sept. premiere date
Netflix is teasing Season 3 of "Alice in Borderland." Photo courtesy of Netflix July 8 (UPI) -- Netflix is teasing Season 3 of Alice in Borderland, due for a Sept. 25 release. A trailer released Monday shows the characters getting lured back into the deadly games. The teaser opens with a close-up image of the Joker card, and then cuts to an apparent interview with Arisu, who is portrayed by Kento Yamazaki. "I feel like I dreamed about a journey," he says, without any recollection of the games of the sophomore season. Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) similarly is haunted by the violence of Season 2, despite her memory being wiped. "I see the same scene over and over," she says. "One day, Usagi, led by afterlife researcher Ryuji (Kento Kaku) suddenly vanishes," an official synopsis reads. Arisu must venture back to the Borderland to rescue her. The Japanese survival thriller series is based on the graphic novels by Haro Aso and stars Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi and Katsuy Maiguma.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Alice in Borderland' Season 3 Trailer Unleashes the Joker Game
The world of distorted games, shattered memories, and issues of life and death is coming back. Netflix has finally dropped the eagerly awaited trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3, and fans are losing their minds. The new season drops September 25, 2025, and original stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya are returning to their roles as Arisu and Usagi, their lives forever altered by the collective trauma and love they've experienced. But this time, they're not just surviving the Borderland. They're unraveling the last, and most enigmatic, card of them all: the Joker. In the wake of Season 2's shocking finale, Arisu and Usagi seemed to have cleared the last game and escaped the Borderland. People were left wondering if their brutal experience was a shared hallucination, some kind of alternate afterlife, or maybe something far worse. Married and living happily ever after in reality, Arisu and Usagi are haunted by horrific dreams about the games they managed to escape. That peace is shattered when Usagi vanishes without a trace, dragged back into the Borderland by a mysterious scholar called Ryuji, portrayed by recent addition Kento Kaku, obsessed with the afterlife. When Arisu is confronted by Banda, who has been deformed into a creature within the Borderland, he is informed of the impossible truth. Usagi is once again a prisoner within the games. With but one card left over, the Joker, Arisque, has to go back into the world of death-defying obstacles. But the Joker's game is not just another challenge. It's a reckoning. Its nature is undefined, and the teaser hints at a psychological, metaphysical twist beyond anything that the players have experienced so far. Netflix's new trailer whisks viewers back into chaos. The stakes are greater, the pictures darker, and the violence more defined. From blazing fire arrows to jaw-dropping deathtraps, Arisu's descent back into hell looks more dangerous than ever. Trailer highlights: Tetsu (Koji Ohkura) screaming in terror as corpses fall around him A cold, sinister Kazuya (Yugo Mikawa) leveling a pistol with hunter-like aim Rei, the enigmatic blue-haired wild card (Tina Tamashiro), flashing a smirk that screams 'Don't trust me' Usagi, unconscious and suspended in an unknown facility, possibly under Ryuji's control And Ryuji himself. Is he a grieving prophet or a master manipulator? This season promises more than just survival. It flirts with the border between life, death, and resurrection. Back for more agony and adrenaline are: Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi, and Katsuya Maiguma, all reprising significant roles from previous seasons. New players Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, and Joey Iwanaga are the new faces seeking to shake the boat, with the aforementioned Kaku playing Ryuji. The new, larger cast heralds new alliances, dynamite betrayals, and new factions fighting to cheat or dominate the game. Arisu and Usagi's love story was the emotional heartbeat of previous seasons. Their journey from strangers to soulmates offered rare humanity in a world that rewarded cruelty. But Season 3 may turn that on its head. With Usagi being used as bait and Arisu's mind fracturing under the pressure of returning to a world he thought he escaped, fans are wondering. Can love survive the Joker's game? Or is this the end? The teaser poster, where Arisu and Usagi stretch hopelessly towards each other across an abyss, seems to answer that question with terror. The image is eerie and alien. It is a symbol of their impossible predicament. The same creative team returns for a masterclass in suspense and style Directed by: Shinsuke Sato Screenplay by: Yasuko Kuramitsu and Shinsuke Sato Original Music by: Yutaka Yamada VFX Supervision by: Atsushi Doi Action Director: Yuji Shimomura (brace yourself for gory choreography and eye-popping stunts) Cinematography: Taro Kawazu Production Design: Iwao Saito, Shin Nakayama Produced by ROBOT and Netflix Based on Haro Aso's manga (published by Shogakukan), the show continues to push genre limits, blending sci-fi, horror, and psychological drama into a high-shine, adrenaline-packed thrill ride. Since its launch in 2020, Alice in Borderland has been Netflix's most beloved Japanese original. Its combination of dystopian thriller, high-stakes games, and tear-jerking storylines reminded viewers of Squid Game, but die-hard fans insist Alice is darker, wiser, and more heart-wrenching. With only a single card left, the question persists. What is the Joker? A trickster god? A final test? An entrance to death or redemption? We will all find out when Alice in Borderland Season 3 will release on September 25, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. The post 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 Trailer Unleashes the Joker Game appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix thriller hailed 'a masterpiece' is finally returning after 3 yeears
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After years of anticipation, Netflix has finally dropped the trailer and release date for one of its most buzzworthy shows – Alice in Borderland. The sci-fi dystopian thriller – often compared to Squid Game for its life-and-death stakes and unapologetic gore – follows an 'aimless gamer [Arisu portrayed by Kento Yamazki] in Tokyo' who is 'suddenly thrown into a survival game set in a parallel wasteland' 'He has to use all his skills to win – or die trying,' the synopsis ominously concludes. The second season, which landed an impressive 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, came out in December 2022. Now, the streamer has confirmed the show will return almost three years later on September 25, 2025. The trailer comes with the caption: 'Arisu escaped Borderland once. It's time to brave the games once again.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'Arisu and Usagi take on the life-or-death games once more. One card remains: the Joker. What secrets does it hold?' the tagline reads. The one-minute 35 second teaser which opens on a shot of the central joker card shows flashes of far-stretching death and destruction as Arisu says: 'All of a sudden everything went quiet. I feel like I dreamed a journey ' As he continues to deliver his eerie testimony, returning and new characters graced the screen as 'invisible threads' seem to pull these characters together in the real world – with their memories of Borderland only resurfacing in 'dreams and hallucinations'. There are fiery explosions, an aflame arrow shoots through someone's neck and more than one near-death scenario as Arisu races to save his beloved Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) from the forces that threaten them. New cast members include Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu and Kento Kaku. This first look of the show, based on a Japanese manga series of the same name by Haro Aso, has fans absolutely buzzing. 'Are you kidding me!!??? WOW. It looks absolutely incredible. I cannot put into words how excited I am!!! Counting down the days,' Amanda Caliber wrote on X. 'EVERYONE GET YOUR POPCORN THE BEST NETFLIX SHOW IS RETURNING,' Bt7ever declared. 'This is insane! I got goosebumps bro let's gooooo,' solasque added. 'I'm so excited, season 1 and 2 was some of the best television.' Jrmedford echoed. The first two seasons have gained widespread acclaim from fans and critics. 'Alice in Borderland is nothing short of a masterpiece, a perfect blend of heart-pounding suspense, deep emotional storytelling, and jaw-dropping visuals,' Google reviewer Lalkrushna Purty. There are several widely-beloved survival thrillers on TV for fans to dig their teeth into. The 8 Show The Glory Bargain 3% You can find out more about these shows and why you should watch them here. Yeii Yeii described it as 'awesome, emotional, and intense and Cecilia XU was 'left speechless' after giving it a five star review. 'This series is filled with jaw-dropping plot twists and lovable characters each with intriguing backstories and character development. Though complicated, once you're immersed in the depths of Borderland, you'll find yourself binge-watching episodes at 3 a.m.,' Rose W shared on Rotten Tomatoes. More Trending One anonymous user promises 'each episode will leave you wanting more' while Jon F called it an 'innovative story and a solid cast'. After announcing the season three renewal, Netflix wrote: 'With Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya reprising their roles as Arisu and Usagi in season three, fans can look forward to witnessing the evolution of their characters in the ever-dangerous landscape of Borderland. 'Shinsuke Sato's continued direction will also ensure that the series maintains its trademark intensity and cinematic excellence.' View More » Alice in Borderland seasons one and two are available to stream on Netflix now. The third season arrives on September 25, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Dystopian thriller dubbed 'provocative and disturbing' now streaming on Netflix MORE: Netflix star apologises after 'leaking major spoiler' 6 months before finale MORE: Netflix thriller climbs up top 10 with new season despite being labelled 'tripe'
India.com
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Japanese Thriller Series Alice In Borderland Season 3 To Release On THIS Date
Washington : The third season of Japanese thriller series 'Alice in Borderland' has finally got a release date. The makers have also released the teaser for the series. The streaming giant's latest season of the series returns viewers to the dangerous alternate reality, with Season 2 having debuted at No. 1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 list for non-English TV shows. 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix Season 3 continues to expand on Haro Aso's acclaimed manga source material, diving deeper into the mysterious realm that exists between life and death, reported Variety. Director Shinsuke Sato returns to helm the new season, reuniting with series leads Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, who reprise their roles as Arisu and Usagi, the couple who win the ruthless games in Season 2. The returning cast includes Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi, and Katsuya Maiguma, while the new season welcomes fresh faces including Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, and Kento Kaku. Additional cast members for Season 3 include Yugo Mikawa, Joey Iwanaga, and Akana Ikeda, as per the outlet. According to the official synopsis, Season 3 finds Arisu and Usagi now married and living peacefully, though haunted by memories of the Borderland in dreams and visions. The plot kicks into gear when Usagi suddenly disappears, guided by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), a man studying the afterlife, as she returns to the Borderland. A devastated Arisu receives a visit from Banda, now a Borderland resident, who reveals Usagi's whereabouts. Arisu must then follow her back into the dangerous world they believed they had escaped, reported Variety. The series is developed and produced by Robot, with production cooperation from The Seven. The creative team includes screenplay writers Yasuko Kuramitsu and Shinsuke Sato, composer Yutaka Yamada, director of photography Taro Kawazu, and production designers Iwao Saito and Shin Nakayama, reported Variety. Yuji Shimomura serves as action director, with Atsushi Doi as VFX supervisor and producers Akira Morii and Tomoki Takase. "Alice in Borderland" Season 3 premieres Sept. 25 exclusively on Netflix.
