Imawa no Kuni no Alice
Alice in Borderland / 今際の国のアリス
| Genres: Action, Gore, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Shounen, Survival, Suspense | |
| Themes: Gore, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Survival | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Connect, SILVER LINK. | |
| Producers: Barnum Studio | |
| Licensors: Sentai Filmworks | |
| Rating: 7.25 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3160 | |
| Popularity: #2933 | |
| Users Listed: 66,819 | |
| Users Scored: 26,247 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/06/2024 | |
| Aired: October 15, 2014 – February 16, 2015 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 3 |
Synopsis:
Ryouhei Arisu exists in a state of quiet apathy, yearning for an escape from the monotony of everyday life. This sense of detachment is shattered when a strange firework display unexpectedly pulls him and his friends, Daikichi and Chouta, into Borderland – a mysterious realm populated by individuals forced to participate in perilous trials. To return to their world, they must complete specific tasks within this dangerous landscape.
Initially adrift, Ryouhei discovers a newfound sense of purpose amidst the challenges. The series explores themes of self-discovery and the search for meaning when confronted with extraordinary circumstances. Borderland presents a visually arresting environment, contrasting moments of intense action with quiet reflection as the characters navigate the complexities of survival and the unexpected bonds forged in the face of adversity. It’s a story about finding life in the most unlikely of places.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Three of Clubs (Aired: 10/15/2014)
- Episode 2: Five of Spades (Aired: 12/16/2014)
- Episode 3: Seven of Hearts (Aired: 02/16/2015)
Characters:
- Arisu, Ryouhei (Main) - Voice Actors: Hosoya, Yoshimasa, Gee, Jeremy
- Arisu, Hajime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Baugus, Bryson
- Chishiya, Shuntarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Jackson, Blake
- Horse Head (Supporting)
- Karube, Daikichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Tatsuhisa, Daniels, Joe
- Nitobe (Supporting)
- Ryouhei's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mendelsohn, Mark
- Segawa, Chouta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yonaga, Tsubasa, Ayres, Greg
- Shibuki, Saori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Maaya, Messer, Rachael
- Usagi, Yuzuha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kotobuki, Minako, Swasey, Olivia
Staff:
- Ooyama, Ryou (Producer)
- Tachibana, Hideki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Tsuchiya, Masanori (Sound Director)
- Nakamura, Ryousuke (Script, Series Composition)
- Aoyama, Mio (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Shimizu, Takehito (Theme Song Arrangement)
- i☆Ris (Theme Song Performance)
- Aso, Haro (Original Creator)
- Hara, Yuuki (Animation Director)
- Iwai, Kazuya (Director of Photography)
- Katsumata, Hideo (Planning)
- Kuwahara, Satoru (Art Director)
- Matsune, Masato (Assistant Director)
- Sudou, Tomoko (Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
- Tadano, Yukiko (Color Design)
- Tsubone, Kentarou (Editing)
- Tsutsumi, Hiroaki (Music)
- Yamamoto, Takanori (Key Animation)
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- News Briefs for Jun 23 - 29 (06/29/2014)
- 'Imawa no Kuni no Alice' OVA to be Bundled with Manga (06/27/2014)
- News Briefs for Jun 16 - 22 (06/23/2014)
- Weekly Shounen Sunday Announces Multiple OVA Adaptations (05/09/2014)
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- I'd like to have a full series to the end of this
- Where does the ova leave off in the manga
- Imawa no Kuni no Alice Episode 2 Discussion
- Is anime version better than the web series?
- Imawa no Kuni no Alice Episode 1 Discussion
- Alice in Borderland; Live action discussion following s2
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- Imawa no Kuni no Alice (manga - Adaptation)
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