Alice in Borderland" is a thrilling manga series written and
illustrated by Haro Aso, which has been adapted into a live-action
television drama and a Netflix original series. The story follows Arisu,
a young man who is unfulfilled with his mundane life and longs for
excitement. One day, he is transported to a mysterious parallel world
called Borderland, along with his friends Karube and Chota. In this new
world, they are forced to participate in a series of deadly games set up
by the ruling organization, the "Game Masters," in order to survive.
The games are designed to test their intelligence, physical abilities,
and morality, and failure means death. As they struggle to survive in
Borderland, Arisu and his friends also uncover a conspiracy involving
the true purpose of the games and the true nature of their world. Along
the way, they meet other players and form alliances, but they also face
betrayal and must fight against other players who will stop at nothing
to win. "Alice in Borderland" is known for its immersive world-building,
complex characters, and exploration of themes such as the meaning of
life, the nature of reality, and the consequences of violence. It is a
must-read for fans of the game genre and those who enjoy thrilling,
action-packed stories with philosophical depth.
There are several other works in the genre of science fiction and
fantasy that share similarities with "Alice in Borderland." Some
examples include:
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins - This series also features a
group of young people forced to participate in a deadly competition,
with themes of power and survival.
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline - This novel features a virtual
reality world where players compete in a dangerous game to win a hidden
fortune.
"Death Note" by Tsugumi Ohba - This manga series features a high school
student who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill
anyone whose name he writes in it, leading to a battle of wits between
him and a mysterious detective.
"Escape from the Dead" by G. Michael Hopf - This story is about a group
of people who are transported to a mysterious world and forced to
participate in a series of deadly games, with themes of survival,
betrayal and sacrifice.
"The Maze Runner" by James Dashner - This series follows a group of
teenagers trapped in a maze, forced to solve puzzles to survive and
escape, with themes of memory loss, trust and betrayal.
