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Hey there, Alice in Borderland fans! The thrilling Japanese sci-fi series is gearing up for its third season, and we’re just as excited as you are to dive back into the wild, dangerous world of Borderland. After the jaw-dropping ending of Season 2, complete with that mysterious Joker card, there’s so much to look forward to. Here’s a rundown of everything we know so far about Alice in Borderland Season 3.

Alice in Borderland Season 2 Release Date

Get ready to mark your calendars—Alice in Borderland Season 3 is set to hit Netflix in September 2025! While we don’t have an exact date yet, Netflix confirmed the release window during their Next on Netflix 2025 Japan event, along with some tantalizing first-look images. Filming kicked off in September 2023 and wrapped sometime in early 2024, so the show’s been in post-production to bring those epic game sequences to life. Given the nine-month gap between filming and release for Season 2, September 2025 feels right on track. Stay tuned for a precise date as we get closer

Alice in Borderland Season 2 Cast Update

The heart of Alice in Borderland is its characters, and we’re thrilled to know some fan favorites are returning. Netflix has confirmed that Kento Yamazaki will reprise his role as Ryōhei Arisuthe clever, video game-obsessed hero, and Tao Tsuchiya is back as Yuzuha Usagithe tough mountain climber who’s Arisu’s partner in survival (and maybe more). Their chemistry carried us through the first two seasons, and we can’t wait to see how their story evolves.

Other characters who survived Season 2 and might return include:

• Nijirō Murayama as Chishythe sly and strategic player.

• Aya Asahina as The clockthe fierce fighter with a heart of gold.

• Ayaka Miyoshi as Annthe cool-headed analyst.

• Dori Sakurada as Niragithe unpredictable troublemaker who somehow keeps surviving.

• Shô Aoyagi as STILLthe tough-as-nails leader with a tragic past.

• Yuri Tsunematsu as Heiyathe archery-skilled high schooler who became a fan favorite in Season 2.

There’s also buzz about Riisa Naka possibly returning as Mirathe Queen of Hearts, maybe as a ghostly figure like Hatter in Season 2, though nothing’s confirmed. And with the Joker card looming, we might see new faces or even characters like Banda and Yaba from the Jack of Hearts game stepping up as villains. No full cast list yet, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for more updates

Alice in Borderland Season 2 Potential Plot

Season 2 ended with a massive twist: after Arisu and Usagi defeated the Queen of Hearts and woke up in a hospital, thinking they’d escaped Borderland, a gust of wind scattered a deck of cards, leaving only the Joker card behind. This has fans buzzing—does it mean they’re still trapped in the game? Here’s what we can piece together about Season 3’s plot:

• An Original Story: The first two seasons adapted Haro Aso’s manga, but Season 3 will dive into uncharted territory with an original storyline, since the main manga ended where Season 2 did. Manga creator Haro Aso is still involved, so expect the same mind-bending intensity.

• The Joker’s Role: In the manga, the Joker is a “ferryman” who guides players back to the real world, but the show’s teaser hints at a more sinister role, possibly as a manipulative game master. This could mean new, psychologically twisted games that mess with reality itself, testing Arisu and Usagi’s grip on what’s real.

• Alice in Wonderland Vibes: The show loves its Alice in Wonderland references, and Season 3 might introduce characters like Tweedledum and Tweedledeewho haven’t appeared yet. Expect more trippy, fairytale-inspired challenges.

• Reality or Illusion?: The Season 2 finale suggested the players were in a limbo state after a meteor strike, caught between life and death. Season 3 could explore whether they’re truly back in the real world or stuck in a virtual reality—or even a new layer of the Borderland games.

There’s also talk of drawing inspiration from Aso’s spin-off manga, like Alice in Borderland: Retrywhere Arisu returns to Borderland as a married man, or Alice on Border Roadset in Kyoto. While these might not be adapted directly, they could spark ideas for new games or settings. Whatever happens, expect high-stakes action, emotional depth, and plenty of surprises.