Alice in Borderland Season 1 follows Arisu, a disillusioned young man who suddenly finds himself trapped in a deserted version of Tokyo alongside his friends. Forced to participate in a series of deadly games where failure means certain death, Arisu must rely on his intelligence, courage, and growing alliances to survive. As the challenges become increasingly dangerous, he begins to uncover clues about the mysterious world they have entered and the forces controlling it.

Blending science fiction, psychological thriller, mystery, and action, Alice in Borderland delivers intense survival games, imaginative puzzles, and breathtaking visuals set against the haunting backdrop of an abandoned city. The first season explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the will to live while keeping viewers guessing about the true nature of the Borderland and the fate of those trapped within it.