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Why is there so much pressure with the first book of the year to be good? Why does it feel like it sets the tone for the rest of the year? Anyway, before Christmas, I was blown away by the Alice in Borderland
adaptation. I knew that I had to read the manga as well. And I have to say that I loved this one as well. It is similar enough that I can see the characters I know from the series. But at the same time, there are differences between the two, so, I was really curious to see what will happen. Anyway,
before Christmas, I was blown away by the Alice in Borderland adaptation. I knew that I had to read the manga as well. And I have to say that I loved this one as well. It is similar enough that I can see the characters I know from the series. But at the same time, there are differences between the two, so, I was really curious to see what will happen. However, I have to say that I felt like without the knowledge of the adaptation I could potentially find the first chapters somewhat
confusing. But the best part so far is Karube whom I like way more than in the adaptation. Here he is just the best. Anyway, I can totally recommend both, the manga and the adaptation as well. I cannot wait to read the rest.
Let's appreciate the idea and characterization first. The plot of the book centers around games and survival, as well as the strategies used to overcome them. At the moment, I'm watching the drama and reading the manga. I can't compare the two because they are both good and horrible in their own right. I was tensed and nervous during the first game because I was on the edge of my seat. And if this is the case for the remainder of the games as well. What am I going to do, oh boy?? Let's appreciate the idea and characterization first. The plot of the book centers around games and survival, as well as the strategies used to overcome them. At the moment, I'm watching the drama and reading the manga. I can't compare the two because they are both good and horrible in their own right. I was tensed and nervous during the first game because I was on the edge of my seat. And if this is the case for the remainder of the games as well. What am I going to do, oh boy?? ...more
Not a bad start. This is a retrospective review. The manga definitely got better as it progressed, and so did the art style. The characters are initially flat but improve
significantly every chapter. Maybe I'm too smooth-brained to get the rules of some of the games, but they tended to go over my head. Overall, not a bad action-oriented manga. Maybe I'm too smooth-brained to get the rules of some of the games, but they tended to go over my head. Overall, not a bad action-oriented manga.
The First Volum of Imawa no Kumi no Alice starts strong, with a short but clever, introduction of the characters, while keeping the whole gaming world a mystery for now. In fact, I'm getting the feeling that the reader is going to discover what is going on at the same time as Arisu. While the art is pretty much classic shounen, it has a dark twist to it and it manages to create action sequences on paper
masterfully. As for the characters, probably only the main one has the best anthology of emot While the art is pretty much classic shounen, it has a dark twist to
it and it manages to create action sequences on paper masterfully. As for the characters, probably only the main one has the best anthology of emotions, but it is still early to tell. Overall, a smooth start.
Jul 01, 2018 Aravena rated it it was amazing (*review for the whole series, finished in volume 18.) I'll be
honest: most survival manga aren't very good. A lot of these tend to degenerate into a ridiculous pile of cliches and plot holes despite having an interesting premise, either because of fanservice overload (*this kind of work is usually aimed at horny male teens, hence the gratuitous amount of gore and boobs) and/or the simple matter that the author just can't write well. Well, Alice in Borderland is a delightful outlier: an action su I'll be honest: most survival manga aren't very good. A lot of these tend to degenerate into a ridiculous pile of cliches and plot holes despite having an interesting premise, either because of fanservice overload (*this kind of work is usually aimed at horny male teens, hence the gratuitous amount of gore and boobs) and/or the simple matter that the author just can't write well. Well,
Alice in Borderland is a delightful outlier: an action survival work that prides itself on having great plot progression, world-building, and character development. The set-up isn't particularly unique: three teens suddenly find themselves in a mysteriously desolate world, as they're forced to play a series of games just to stay alive. Yeah, it may sound familiar, and the manga doesn't really have an intriguing gimmick that can immediately grab your attention, but it makes up for
that simply through the virtue of great execution. Haro Aso established and paced the narrative very well, as more of the world gradually opens up and a host of interesting characters eventually show up. We start with our typical Japanese high school teens, but the cast soon expands to include a bunch of people with a wide range of background and personality (view spoiler)[(there's even a respectul depiction of a trans woman, which is rare in Japanese media) (hide
spoiler)], a surprisingly high number of them end up being very memorable for various reasons. The games are varied, easy to understand, and drawn very well. Whether it's action, puzzle-solving, or debating scenes, the art work always properly conveys the atmosphere and intensity of the situation. An interesting thing about the drawing is how non-graphic it is, especially considering the standard of the genre; the visual approach to violent scenes and character deaths is
relatively mild, so yeah, you may be disappointed if you're a gorehound. Make no mistake, though: just because you're not bombarded with shower of blood or flying body parts in every page, doesn't mean that it's not a brutal and ruthless manga. Characters suffer throughout as they undergo serious mental ordeal, and they die easily and frequently, often subverting the readers' expectation on which ones of them are going to survive. This contributes to the perpetually high stakes and
tension, especially since Borderland refused to indulge in the kind of bullshit that other survival manga often does. Games can't just be won by last second miracle, characters don't magically develop supernatural powers, and dead people stay dead. And yet, it's not all doom and gloom. Borderland surprised me with its brutal and heart-wrenching twists, and then it surprised me again for how genuinely uplifting it could be. There's a sizable amount of philosophical
contemplation and discussion, not as a pretension to make the story looks deeper than it really is, but as an effective platform for the characters' growth and understanding of their circumstances. The manga always play the situation straight—meaning that there's no comedy of either the intentional or unintentional kind, but I really enjoy the occasional light-hearted moments where the characters can relax between games, banter with each other, and develop genuine connection. There are very few
caricatures among the cast (*even the bad guys and psychopaths don't feel too over the top), as a lot of them feel like the kind of people that you can encounter in real life, identify with, and root for. The second half of the story is more predictable than the first half, but the overall quality remains consistently high. It also ends on a satisfactory note; (view spoiler)[even though not every mystery about Borderland is resolved, it sends off its remaining characters with
great emotional closure. It really is a proper end to their journey, and nothing feels rushed or contrived in the process. (hide spoiler)] I've actually read the sequel series (*similar set-up with completely different cast) first, eventually deciding to track and read this manga after being impressed by Haro Aso's dynamic art work
and extremely balanced narrative approach. Obviously, that worked out very well! I'll gladly read everything he writes in the future, and I have to thank him as well for raising a very poignant theme at the end, which genuinely affected me on a personal level. P.S. A tip for anyone trying out this manga: if you just started and felt like it's not much to your liking, try to at least read until Volume 3—that's where things get really interesting.
Dec 24, 2020 reese ♡ rated it really liked it Arisu will leave high school soon, but he's trying to avoid thinking about his future. Late one night, when he's hanging out with his tough friend Karube and his silly girl-crazy friend Chouta, they see fireworks. After one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves
waking up in a different world. In this place called the Borderland, people are forced to either participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chouta, Karube, and Arisu be able to survive this dangerous new worl Arisu will leave high school soon, but he's trying to avoid thinking about his future. Late one night, when he's hanging out with his tough friend Karube and his silly girl-crazy friend Chouta, they see fireworks. After
one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves waking up in a different world. In this place called the Borderland, people are forced to either participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chouta, Karube, and Arisu be able to survive this dangerous new world? Is there a way they can get back to their original lives? Thought a manga couldn't be mindnumbing and thought provoking at the same time? Think again. For a pilot volume, Alice in Borderland Vol. 1 was
able to deliver a delightful combination of suspense and mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Questions seem to pop up every time you get an answer, it was like being stuck in a neverending loop of questions. Thankfully, despite being in that loop, the pacing was enough for me to catch up with the plot. With this promising introduction, I am looking forward to seeing more of the upcoming volumes of this series in the upcoming days!
This review is for the whole series. The synopsis and the first chapter had me hooked. There is something intensely thrilling about betting lives on the games. Simple games that can be mind-numbingly complex and horrifying. Games that tear you apart. Games that can break your heart. Each chapter progresses in a way that makes the mystery & tension more palpable. You do not want to stop because you want
to know what is going to happen next. The scenario is heady, intoxicating, dark, and alluring. This review is for the whole series. The synopsis and the first chapter had me hooked. There is something intensely thrilling about betting lives on the games. Simple games that can be mind-numbingly complex and horrifying. Games that tear you apart. Games that can break your heart. Each chapter progresses in a way that makes the mystery & tension more
palpable. You do not want to stop because you want to know what is going to happen next. The scenario is heady, intoxicating, dark, and alluring. The psychological tension made my heart thump. The sheer adrenaline rush of reading these comics can give you hyperactivity very similar to the feeling of downing 5 cups of coffee in a go. Highly recommended for people who enjoys reading the dark psyche of humans.
Alice in Borderland follows a group of high school friends as they get dragged into a weird dimension where someone is forcing them to participate in games in order to survive. The characters
i found to be a bit shallow and simplistic but it's early to tell. The pacing is good and the art is good enough to understand what's going on which sometimes is difficult in manga. I haven't watched any adaptation of this so i can't compare it but it was a solid start. The characters i found to be a bit shallow and simplistic but it's early to tell. The pacing is good and the art is good enough to understand what's going on which sometimes is difficult in manga. I haven't watched any adaptation of this so i can't compare it but it was a solid start.
Jan 19, 2021 Marit rated it really liked it
I wanted to read this series after seeing the Netflix show based on these books, to see what the manga was about but also to know what comes next. The scene for the story is set in this first part and the first game is played. On to the next one to see how it continues and how they'll try and deal with this new reality. The scene for the story is set in this first part and the first game is played. On to the next one to see how it continues and how they'll try and deal with this new reality.
yes, i watched the netflix show. yes, it was mindblowingly good. yes, it made me immediately start the manga because i want to
LIVE through the spoilers instead of stumbling upon them by accident. my first time reading a manga, so it took a bit of getting used to - even more so as i'm using my kindle. slow but solid start, i'm excited to see how it builds up. my first time
reading a manga, so it took a bit of getting used to - even more so as i'm using my kindle. slow but solid start, i'm excited to see how it builds up.
Jan 05, 2021 Ann rated it it was amazing 2 firsts:
Jan 21, 2021 carolzinha rated it it was amazing the characters are smartly presented, little details reveal important features about each of them. they're a bit different from how they were portrayed in the live action but now i see they've addapted it pretty well. i love this trio so much 😭😭 the characters are smartly presented, little details reveal important features about each of them. they're a bit different from how they were portrayed in the live action but now i see they've addapted it pretty well. i love this trio so much 😭😭 ...more
Review for the entire series: The ending was certainly unexpected but I'm not disappointed at all. The ending was certainly unexpected but I'm not disappointed at all. Highly recommended if you're into survival games trope. The live action
adaptation was pretty good too. Really excited for S2, I hope they do the manga justice.
Dec 28, 2020 jut rated it liked it show stopping brilliant never done befo- *laser sound*
Jan 02, 2021 Shichan Shen rated it it was amazing *review for the whole series* This blew up
on Netflix. Decided to jump on the bandwagon and watch the show. Sucked me right in. I binged the series in two days, and was so adamant on finding out the answers for myself that I just had to read the manga (lol kinda like Arisu, if you know, you know). The world building is amazing. The intrigue was there from the start. Along the way, there were challenges and games that kept me interested because of the creative yet sick way they were crafted. This This blew up on Netflix. Decided to jump on the bandwagon and watch the show. Sucked me right in. I binged the series in two days, and was so adamant on finding out the answers for myself that I just had to read the manga (lol kinda like Arisu, if you know, you know). The world building is amazing. The intrigue was there from the start. Along the way, there were challenges and games that kept me interested because of
the creative yet sick way they were crafted. This book doesn’t shy off from heavy topics like abuse, abandonment, morality etc. There were extensive backstories to the many different characters introduced, which was kind of a damper on the reading experience because they just had to be slotted in at the most critical moments. However, I guess it brings more depth to the characters, allowing us to be attached to them as human beings rather than participants in the games. I thought
the last challenge of the series was the best. XX (censored bc spoiler) basically listed down disproved all the possible theories I had, something like a tribute to all the curious fans out there. The ending was just completely unexpected. It kept me thinking and reflecting even after finishing the series, trying to piece everything together. That, in my opinion, is the mark of a successful story. I look forward to seeing how the Netflix adaptation will live up to the manga. I think they
might be trying to keep things interesting for the people familiar with the story because they have already made a few tweaks to the plot in season 1.
Dec 23, 2020 Truong Tang rated it it was amazing I read the whole series when spending my time on my bed for being sick and boy, it was such a good run. One of the finest Manga I have finished for the past several years in terms of plot, characters, world building, twists and turns... It's a combination of many similar things: a stranded land with hopeless and desperate people always on each other's throat like Battle Royale, exciting games with unique rules like Liar Games, interesting characters with good development and intriguing backgroun I read the whole series when spending my time on my bed for being sick and boy, it was such a good run. One of the finest Manga I have finished for the past several years in terms of plot, characters, world building, twists and turns... It's a combination of many similar things: a stranded land with hopeless and desperate people always on each other's throat like Battle Royale, exciting games with unique rules like Liar Games, interesting characters with good development and intriguing background like Gantz... yet, it can still stand on its own ground with even higher quality in some parts. And the best thing is it's ended right where it needs to be ended, though there is still a lot of room for more development. ...more
Mar 27, 2021 Laura rated it really liked it Finally read my first manga in French! I loved the Netflix adaptation of this, and after the first volume I'm already loving the manga as well. It gets four stars from me because of the way it portrays women, unfortunately like most stories in this genre. I'm really happy that that Netflix series didn't do this though, and I'm hoping that the strong female characters will also come out in future volumes. Finally read my first manga in French! I loved the Netflix adaptation of this, and after the first volume I'm already loving the manga as well. It gets four stars from me because of the way it portrays women, unfortunately like most stories in this genre. I'm really happy that that Netflix series didn't do this though, and I'm hoping that the strong female characters will also come out in future volumes. ...more
Oct 21, 2021 David rated it really liked it Series review (vol1 -18) Great dark Thriller story, loved the
commentary/psychology on humanity throughout this series. A group of friends get put into various death games that are based on playing cards. Clubs: Work as a group Filled with many great twists and would recommend to anyone who loves dark survival stories. Great dark Thriller story, loved the
commentary/psychology on humanity throughout this series. A group of friends get put into various death games that are based on playing cards. Clubs: Work as a group Filled with many great twists and would recommend to anyone who loves dark survival stories.
Love the difference between the manga and the live action. For the first game, it is quite confusing, so reading it in manga is better. Glad that they change the live action but still the concept is the same. Also, I really appreciate the backstory for Karube. He is a real gentleman, and that makes me root for him more.
Oct 14, 2021 Penny rated it it was amazing The Netflix series brought me to reading this.
Dec 19, 2020 Audrey rated it really liked it
(*review for the whole series) I didn't personally like a good number of the characters at the start (ugh, not another Japanese teen male protagonist!), but with time, they started to win my
heart as the story developed. The plot delves a lot into concepts I didn't personally like a good number of the characters at the start (ugh, not another Japanese
teen male protagonist!), but with time, they started to win my heart as the story developed. The plot delves a lot into concepts of morality, such as life/death, the meaning of life, and right/wrong, but delivers them in bite sized pieces between chapters. Although the overall concept is not something totally novel, the writer manages to weave the premise of the title into an interesting and exciting story well-suited for the popular Netflix adaptation, and I blazed through the
chapters of the manga despite only learning how to read manga just the day before. The only qualm I do have is that the lead's backstory and development felt a little cliched, and the co-lead's backstory was not as well-developed as I would have liked it to be. I had actually enjoyed the other characters' stories much more than the main leads. So, in summary, I had a lot of (macabre) fun with this series, and I'd recommend it to those who enjoy psychological thrillers, or content
that digs into conceptual stuff like morality.
Dec 13, 2021 47Time rated it it was amazing The premise is simple, but the execution is pretty interesting. This
survival game thing seems to be a popular niche for manga. It allows writers to really stretch their imagination in some entertaining ways. Three friends, two of them perfect goofballs and a third considerably more serious and practical in thought, survive a worldwide apocalypse (or are transported somewhere? I'm not sure). They take it in stride until they end up in an amusement park. They meet Saori Shibuki who tells them they Three friends, two of them perfect goofballs and a third considerably more serious and practical in thought, survive a worldwide apocalypse (or are transported somewhere? I'm not sure). They take it in stride until they end up in an amusement park. They meet Saori Shibuki who tells them they are all
stuck in a survival game. (view spoiler)[The first round has each of them answer a question of logic on a paper fortune. The penalty is flaming arrows shot at them. They manage to get most questions wrong, resulting in ever more arrows shot at them. Arisu figures out that the game sent them hints all along. Their best bet is to follow the lead of the player with the favorable fortune, in this case Karube. They clear the game and each gets a visa that allows them to live until
it expires - in 3 days - or it's extended in new games. There are more players in other parts of the city and some have their visa expire which results in being killed apparently via a laser from orbit. (hide spoiler)]
Real rating: 5.2/10
Dec 16, 2020 Lorichaei rated it it was amazing Come from Netflix series because I can't wait for ss2!
Finished the whole manga within a few days and it was such a pleasure experience The idea is briliant, still haven't wrapped my head around how the author was able to come up with such awesome and meaningful story like that. It really makes me question my true identity on the verge of death, when I have to make choices that I bet my life on. I think I'll never know who I really am I like all the characters. It's a shame that the 2 best friends Come from Netflix series because I can't wait for ss2! Finished the whole manga within a few days and it was such a pleasure experienceThe idea is briliant, still haven't wrapped my head around how the author was able to come up with such awesome and meaningful story like that. It really makes me question my true identity on the verge of death, when I have to make choices that I bet my life on. I think I'll never know who I really am I like all
the characters. It's a shame that the 2 best friends of Arisu die too soon. I wanted to see them more in the story, but like the story said at some point, their deaths are " necessary evil" for Arisu to mature.
Starts off a bit confusing....🤔😬💕
Apr 19, 2019 Jason rated it really liked it (Review of the whole series) The synopsis for this story already had
me hooked. Alice Ryouhei a good for nothing highschooler, neglected by his own father due to his overachieving brother. His life had no meaning until is life was on the line. I expected a dark psychological horror and you can bet I got it, it was real dark and messed with your brain and the characters in such a sadistic way. This was a gripping dark psychological horror manga and this being the first thing I have ever read from The synopsis for this story already had me hooked. Alice Ryouhei a good for nothing highschooler, neglected by his own father due to his overachieving brother. His life had no meaning until is life was on the line. I expected a dark psychological horror and you can bet I got it, it was real dark and messed with your brain and the characters in such a sadistic way. This was a gripping dark psychological horror manga and this being the first thing I have ever read from Haro Aso I'm
impressed. Our protagonist with his cunning mind tries to survive in a land where to keep your life you need to risk it first. As he tries to get out with his friends you can feel the pain and despair throughout their travels, but you can also see their hope and their will to continue living. The pacing of the overall book was pretty good with lots of twists to keep you guessing throughout it. I would always want to see the next page because I was so worried and excited to see what happens next.
It's a rollercoaster ride that has your attention the whole way through. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dark themes and or psychological themes. As it's got the whole package if you wanna see some messed up things. And it definitely tackles the psychological aspect really well, at least it did for me.
It is not only because Yamazaki Kento is playing the lead role in the TV adaptation but for some reason, Alice in Borderland gave me Death Note vibes with the mind games in it. Especially the psychological games where characters need to make some cruel decisions were very well written. I wonder if anyone else felt the same way. It was such a fun manga to read. Playing games to survive certainly got my
attention. Reading 18 volumes non-stop distracted my mind for some time and I really enjoyed the It was such a fun
manga to read. Playing games to survive certainly got my attention. Reading 18 volumes non-stop distracted my mind for some time and I really enjoyed the story since it was very different from other fantastic/dystopian mangas. The characters on the other hand were not so different from what you read before, but still, each of them fits the story well. Another thing that is different in this series is that the main character is not like a main character at all. I highly doubt that anyone is
a strong fan of Arisu Ryohei. In fact, the way the story is written almost makes him not that important on purpose. Yes, he discovers how much of a strong survivor he is, he helps others and he goes into some dramatic moments as any main character does, but also there isn't anything special about him that you relate to or love. In a way, you are just as curious about others and their roles in the story are just as significant as Arisu Ryohei. In fact, the character who intrigued me the most was
Niragi, and there is literally nothing pleasant or likable about him at all. (Maybe I am a little biased because Sakurada Dori is playing Niragi, I don't know.) I must say that I like survival-themed works but also kind of got sick of the same stories everywhere. That is why I loved to read Alice in Borderland. In the beginning, it started like any other dystopia where a disaster or something terrific happens, you wait for some zombies, monsters, or something evil to hunt the characters,
and you expect to learn about what is wrong with the world somewhere along the story. However, in Alice in Borderland, each time you try to understand the world they are in, you can't find any logical conclusion about what is actually going on. Even zombies and monsters have some sort of logical story behind them with an appropriate context, but things occurring in Borderlands are really not logical at all. The story keeps you on the edge for this very reason, you search for something that makes
sense but you can't find anything. It is not a story that is building slowly and you use your skills of deduction. Even when you correctly guessed what is going on in Borderlands, you still can't find any clue in the story that supports it. You have to wait until the very end where the writer gives you the ending that you may be presuming before, but he gives it to you in a neat way so you won't be disappointed. Overall, Alice in Borderland is a good psychological thriller with an
interesting story, it is fast-paced, and explores some serious concepts in unusual ways in unexpected moments. You may find yourself reading some childish dialogues at the top of a page but end up having questions like 'Is one life more valuable than another?' before you turn the next one.
Mar 09, 2022 MajesticalLion rated it really liked it This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I started watching the Netflix series back in 2020, but I just couldn't get into it. Whether it be the low budget or cheesey acting, I just didn't fall in love with the series like I'd hoped. But the premise was so cool to me, of course my next step was to just read the manga. I soon found out that despite coming out in 2010, a decade earlier, the series still hadn't gotten an official English release. Flash forward to 2022, Alice in Borderland has started getting published in 2-in-1 volumes out I started watching the Netflix series back in 2020, but I just couldn't get into it. Whether it be the low budget or cheesey acting, I just didn't fall in love with the series like I'd hoped. But the premise was so cool to me, of course my next step was to just read the manga. I soon found out that despite coming out in 2010, a decade earlier, the series still hadn't gotten an official English release. Flash forward to 2022, Alice in Borderland has started getting published in 2-in-1 volumes out here in the west, so I finally have a chance to read the series, and YOOOOO. I vibe with this sooooo much more. The whole first game was completely different from the show. The characters have so many extra throwaway lines that serve to build character. All in all, the manga nails the atmosphere and storytelling incredibly. I'll definitely be collecting this series. ...more
Other books in the seriesRelated ArticlesWhat makes a book a hit in the publishing industry? There’s no standard, really. Depending on your point of view, various commercial and... Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Will Alice in Borderland get an English release?In exciting news for fans of the series, it has been announced that the Alice in Borderland manga is finally being translated into English, with the first volume currently scheduled for release in March 2022 from Viz Media.
How many volumes of Alice in Borderlands are there in English?Alice in Borderland. Is Alice in Borderland manga over?The manga ended in February 2018, and Shogakukan published eight volumes for the series. The manga is inspiring a live-action series adaptation that will premiere on December 10 in 190 countries worldwide on Netflix .
How many Alice in Borderland manga are there?Alice in Borderland (今際の国のアリス, Imawa no Kuni no Alice) is a manga series written and illustrated by Haro Aso (麻生羽呂). It contains 18 volumes.
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