7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Alice in Borderland (2020)
Alice in Borderland (2020)
Overview
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Alice in Borderland is rated 0 because its core conflict centers on universal themes of survival, human nature, and the search for meaning in an extreme environment, rather than advocating for a specific political ideology. The narrative primarily champions individual resilience and the importance of human connection as solutions to existential dread.
The series features a diverse Japanese cast, consistent with its origin and setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a survival thriller, exploring human nature and morality under duress, and does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities.
Secondary
Alice in Borderland features Ann, a strong and intelligent character subtly implied to be queer. Her portrayal is dignified and complex, with her identity never being a source of negativity or conflict. This contributes to a positive, albeit understated, representation of an LGBTQ+ character within the series.
Alice in Borderland features Kuina, a prominent trans woman character, depicted with dignity, complexity, and agency. Her trans identity is explored through a sensitive backstory, highlighting her personal strength and resilience. The show consistently portrays her as a capable and respected individual, contributing positively to the narrative without relying on harmful stereotypes.
The show features Usagi Yuzuha, who demonstrates skill in close-quarters physical combat. She is shown defeating multiple male opponents using martial arts and agility during the Queen of Spades game.
The live-action adaptation of "Alice in Borderland" maintains the established genders of its major and supporting characters from the original manga series. No characters canonically established as one gender in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in the show.
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga. The show features a predominantly Japanese cast portraying characters who were originally depicted as Japanese in the source material, with no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
8.1
Critic Ratings
7.8
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