What do you think?
Rate this book
Alice in Borderland 2-in-1 Omnibus #9
Alice in borderland (Vol. 9)
Arisu, un ex studente disoccupato e appassionato dei videogiochi, si ritrova improvvisamente catapultato nella Tokyo alternativa di una "terra di confine" identica in tutto e per tutto a quella reale, ma deserta e diroccata. In compagnia di due amici, il duro Karube e l'erotomane Chota, Arisu sarà costretto ad affrontare in quello scenario desolato un vero e proprio survival game, nella forma di una sequenza di giochi dalla difficoltà potenzialmente...mortale. Riusciranno i tre ragazzi a sopravvivere a questo nuovo, pericoloso mondo? Chi ha creato tutto questo? Ma, soprattutto, c'è un modo, per loro, di tornare alle loro vite originali?
Vol. 9
Vol. 9
394 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2023
46 people are currently reading
747 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 231 reviews
July 22, 2023
The Netflix series made me read the mangas and I didn’t regret it one bit. This series is proof that you can adapt books into series/films without changing the plot. It was nearly identical. Even the dialogues were the same at some points.
I wish this series would get more recognition. Aso truly is a mastermind. Absolutely loved the characters, the stories and how every game was carefully explained!
I know we’ve reached the end of the story but I can’t help but hope for a third season. I would love to see all the characters in Borderland one more time.
I wish this series would get more recognition. Aso truly is a mastermind. Absolutely loved the characters, the stories and how every game was carefully explained!
I know we’ve reached the end of the story but I can’t help but hope for a third season. I would love to see all the characters in Borderland one more time.
August 22, 2024
It feels wrong to not give this 5⭐️😭
“At the end this series saved my life”
Same haro Aso😭same, without this series I wouldn’t be alive anymore
“At the end this series saved my life”
Same haro Aso😭same, without this series I wouldn’t be alive anymore
July 11, 2024
Ahh, I see. A final volume true to the motto: gaslight, gaslight, gaslight.
March 27, 2024
The grand finale . . . is a bit of a fizzle. Much like the TV show Lost, there is really no good way to end a series like this that will satisfy everybody, and Haro Aso even plays around with that concept before going with the one he settles on. But he tries to transcend such plot mechanics by pushing readers to contemplate a bigger question, and it works well enough.
September 5, 2024
I enjoyed this series, and also this volume. But the ending???? It was pretty bad in my opinion. The final game was way to easy the ending wayyyy to happy. I am a bit disappointed 😞🫤
July 16, 2023
Por fin llego al cierre de este manga tras 9 largos volúmenes dobles.
Y bien, muy bien. En conjunto la serie me ha gustado, con sus momentos chorras, pero con volúmenes enteros muy muy buenos, sobre todo el 6, 7 y 8 donde están las tramas más impactantes.
Sobre este último: la resolución pues no ha estado mal, teniendo en cuenta el embrollo en que se había vuelto la trama el final no era fácil. Y cumple. No es brillante ni demasiado imaginativo, pero al menos es coherente y cierra bien la historia.
La reina de corazones, que se supone que era "la madre de todas las batallas", quedó un poco descafeinada, sobre todo porque nuestra reinona resultó ser una tramposilla, y eso lo veo un poco incoherente con el resto de la historia. Así "no se vale"!!, pero como estábamos en el mundo de la agonía donde todo valía pues cuela con calzador.
Final coherente pero con las suficientes incógnitas como para dudar de si es el verdadero final o la verdadera explicación y eso si, después de cientos y cientos de páginas de sangre , asesinatos, egoísmos, tragedias...el mensaje final es casi casi de Mr Wonderful
Subarashī manga!
Y bien, muy bien. En conjunto la serie me ha gustado, con sus momentos chorras, pero con volúmenes enteros muy muy buenos, sobre todo el 6, 7 y 8 donde están las tramas más impactantes.
Sobre este último: la resolución pues no ha estado mal, teniendo en cuenta el embrollo en que se había vuelto la trama el final no era fácil. Y cumple. No es brillante ni demasiado imaginativo, pero al menos es coherente y cierra bien la historia.
La reina de corazones, que se supone que era "la madre de todas las batallas", quedó un poco descafeinada, sobre todo porque nuestra reinona resultó ser una tramposilla, y eso lo veo un poco incoherente con el resto de la historia. Así "no se vale"!!, pero como estábamos en el mundo de la agonía donde todo valía pues cuela con calzador.
Final coherente pero con las suficientes incógnitas como para dudar de si es el verdadero final o la verdadera explicación y eso si, después de cientos y cientos de páginas de sangre , asesinatos, egoísmos, tragedias...el mensaje final es casi casi de Mr Wonderful
Subarashī manga!
July 2, 2023
Arrivata alla conclusione della serie di Alice In Borderland (sono 9 volumi più un 10º, ancora in attesa di traduzione, ma è fuori dalla storia principale), posso dire solo questo: è un inno alla vita, a combattere per la propria felicità e per quella delle persone amate. Noi nasciamo soli e moriamo soli, ma durante il cammino della nostra vita, abbiamo bisogno di amicizia, amore, conforto. Senza di essi, saremmo totalmente soli e in balìa di un’esistenza incompleta.
La Regina di Cuori la mia cittadina di Borderland preferita in assoluto ♥️
La Regina di Cuori la mia cittadina di Borderland preferita in assoluto ♥️
March 27, 2024
A perfect ending.
December 13, 2024
5 stars 🌟
My favorite manga of all time!! 🤩
‘Alice in Borderland’, is more than just a story about survival games—it’s a sharp and exaggerated reflection of the world we live in, yet strikingly familiar.
The games, to me, symbolize the constant competition of everyday life. Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder or striving in academics, the relentless pressure to outdo others mirrors the struggles in the borderland. It’s a powerful reminder that the “game” of life is rarely fair, and often, only the fittest prevail.
The characters’ actions under pressure—selfishness, betrayal, courage, and compassion—are profoundly human. Their behavior captures the complexity of human nature when survival is at stake, revealing both the best and worst in people.
The inequality in the borderland is another striking parallel to our world. Some characters come equipped with the skills and resources to thrive, while others are left disadvantaged. This disparity echoes the privileges and divisions that shape opportunities and outcomes in real life.
The story also revolves around the search for meaning. Stripped of routine and societal expectations, the characters are forced to confront what truly matters, a universal struggle in today’s increasingly chaotic and fast-paced world.
While ‘Alice in Borderland’ is fiction, it holds up a mirror to our society, revealing truths about competition, inequality, and the human spirit—truths we might not always want to see.
My favorite manga of all time!! 🤩
‘Alice in Borderland’, is more than just a story about survival games—it’s a sharp and exaggerated reflection of the world we live in, yet strikingly familiar.
The games, to me, symbolize the constant competition of everyday life. Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder or striving in academics, the relentless pressure to outdo others mirrors the struggles in the borderland. It’s a powerful reminder that the “game” of life is rarely fair, and often, only the fittest prevail.
The characters’ actions under pressure—selfishness, betrayal, courage, and compassion—are profoundly human. Their behavior captures the complexity of human nature when survival is at stake, revealing both the best and worst in people.
The inequality in the borderland is another striking parallel to our world. Some characters come equipped with the skills and resources to thrive, while others are left disadvantaged. This disparity echoes the privileges and divisions that shape opportunities and outcomes in real life.
The story also revolves around the search for meaning. Stripped of routine and societal expectations, the characters are forced to confront what truly matters, a universal struggle in today’s increasingly chaotic and fast-paced world.
While ‘Alice in Borderland’ is fiction, it holds up a mirror to our society, revealing truths about competition, inequality, and the human spirit—truths we might not always want to see.
October 16, 2025
THE END. 😭🖤
March 22, 2024
Volume 9 of Alice in Borderland concludes the English adaptation of this manga. Despite wanting to take my time and enjoy reading it, I tore through it in just a couple of days. The world and the story are so enrapturing that I couldn't help myself.
Having watched the show first, I found that it stayed pretty close to the comic until the very end. The show seems to leave room for more stories, while the original concludes things pretty cleanly. It certainly doesn't answer all of your questions or tie everything up, but I found it satisfying nonetheless. Sometimes you don't need everything explained, and filling in the blanks yourself makes it that much more personally meaningful.
If you enjoyed the Netflix series, I definitely suggest reading the manga so you can appreciate the story told in another medium. I'm glad to have stumbled across the translation and savored every moment of reading these nine volumes.
Having watched the show first, I found that it stayed pretty close to the comic until the very end. The show seems to leave room for more stories, while the original concludes things pretty cleanly. It certainly doesn't answer all of your questions or tie everything up, but I found it satisfying nonetheless. Sometimes you don't need everything explained, and filling in the blanks yourself makes it that much more personally meaningful.
If you enjoyed the Netflix series, I definitely suggest reading the manga so you can appreciate the story told in another medium. I'm glad to have stumbled across the translation and savored every moment of reading these nine volumes.
December 11, 2023
I can't believe it's over 😭 Pure gold, just pure gold. Perfection
July 31, 2024
Literally biggest flop of an ending of all time. Like we fucking get it Mira, the questions about Borderland don't matter. Live life to the fullest all that bs. But like literally Aso couldn't come up with ANYTHING else to explain what happened??? Pretty sure my 5-year old self could come up with this ending. Urgh I'm only mad because I care. Much love for Alice in Borderland
October 11, 2024
The final game is somehow even clunkier here than it is in the TV show, but oh well. It’s still a fun series and the ending is good enough to not retroactively ruin the whole thing. A low bar, but one that’s shockingly hard to clear
![Profile Image for Amanda [Novel Addiction].](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.gr-assets.com%2Fimages%2FS%2Fcompressed.photo.goodreads.com%2Fusers%2F1415744673i%2F4886503._UX200_CR0%2C36%2C200%2C200_.jpg&w=128&q=75)
June 10, 2024
While it's sad to see this intense series end.. I'm glad they didn't string it along forever like so many other manga series. A solidly good ending.
May 23, 2025
this series was pretty good overall. a few of the later volumes maybe had a side story or 2 too many.
August 18, 2024
I will forever love this series
November 11, 2025
zakończenie bardzo do mnie przemawia, taki mały lek na kryzys egzystencjalny, który co roku we mnie istnieje, ale ciutkę zmienia wymiar
August 8, 2023
"Tu per cosa vivi?"
È arrivata anche la conclusione per Alice in Borderland, una magnifica storia scoperta tramite la serie di Netflix, devo dire entrambe le opere sono ben riuscite, anche se nel manga ci sono quei particolari e dettagli in più (per non parlare di veri e propri episodi) che rendono meglio la coesione narrativa e la completezza generale. Ho amato ogni volume, ogni gioco e ogni personaggio. Quello che mi stupisce di Aso è proprio la solidità sia della trama sia dei suoi personaggi. Non c'è stato un momento più basso o noioso. Ogni gioco è stato pensato perfettamente, fino ad arrivare al migliore (insieme a quello della strega), ovvero la regina di ❤️. Nella serie TV mi è esploso il cervello, ma qui è stato reso ancora più opprimente. La discesa di Arisu è letteralmente una caduta nel buio, e il fatto che Mira fosse realmente una psichiatra nel mondo reale è un dettaglio che ha reso tutto più tetro. Penso che il gioco di Mira sia quello che rispetto di più. Inutile dire che io ci sarei cascata come Arisu, anche io spesso sento di avere questa "predisposizione". Ma tutto il manga è volto alla crescita, porta Arisu, ma in realtà tutti, a capire che la vita va vissuta andando avanti. Il focus è proprio sull'importanza di vivere, senza chiedersi perché si è vivi rispetto agli altri che muoiono, nel trovare per forza una risposta. Alla fine, anche a noi una risposta a Bordeland non viene data del tutto, possiamo solo intuirla e farci supposizioni, proprio come nel gioco di Mira. E a me sta bene così. Ho letto tantissime critiche su questo finale (anche persone che lo bollano come il finale più brutto tra i manga), e mi sembra esagerato. Capisco la "delusione" di non avere una risposta a Bordeland, ma proprio tutto il manga porta a farti capire che non è necessario avere una risposta, nonostante ci si applichi nei giochi della vita nonostante essi possano essere anche mortali. Bisogna crescere come Arisu e come Arisu non sapere la soluzione.
Ora per me sarebbe potuto finire così, con Arisu che inizia il suo percorso universitario in psicologia e che costruisce la sua vita insieme a Usagi, ma ho visto che esiste un volume in più (spero si tratti solo di uno) e credo che ci sarà una terza stagione su Netflix, spero solo che entrambe non vadano a devastare un finale coerente.
È arrivata anche la conclusione per Alice in Borderland, una magnifica storia scoperta tramite la serie di Netflix, devo dire entrambe le opere sono ben riuscite, anche se nel manga ci sono quei particolari e dettagli in più (per non parlare di veri e propri episodi) che rendono meglio la coesione narrativa e la completezza generale. Ho amato ogni volume, ogni gioco e ogni personaggio. Quello che mi stupisce di Aso è proprio la solidità sia della trama sia dei suoi personaggi. Non c'è stato un momento più basso o noioso. Ogni gioco è stato pensato perfettamente, fino ad arrivare al migliore (insieme a quello della strega), ovvero la regina di ❤️. Nella serie TV mi è esploso il cervello, ma qui è stato reso ancora più opprimente. La discesa di Arisu è letteralmente una caduta nel buio, e il fatto che Mira fosse realmente una psichiatra nel mondo reale è un dettaglio che ha reso tutto più tetro. Penso che il gioco di Mira sia quello che rispetto di più. Inutile dire che io ci sarei cascata come Arisu, anche io spesso sento di avere questa "predisposizione". Ma tutto il manga è volto alla crescita, porta Arisu, ma in realtà tutti, a capire che la vita va vissuta andando avanti. Il focus è proprio sull'importanza di vivere, senza chiedersi perché si è vivi rispetto agli altri che muoiono, nel trovare per forza una risposta. Alla fine, anche a noi una risposta a Bordeland non viene data del tutto, possiamo solo intuirla e farci supposizioni, proprio come nel gioco di Mira. E a me sta bene così. Ho letto tantissime critiche su questo finale (anche persone che lo bollano come il finale più brutto tra i manga), e mi sembra esagerato. Capisco la "delusione" di non avere una risposta a Bordeland, ma proprio tutto il manga porta a farti capire che non è necessario avere una risposta, nonostante ci si applichi nei giochi della vita nonostante essi possano essere anche mortali. Bisogna crescere come Arisu e come Arisu non sapere la soluzione.
Ora per me sarebbe potuto finire così, con Arisu che inizia il suo percorso universitario in psicologia e che costruisce la sua vita insieme a Usagi, ma ho visto che esiste un volume in più (spero si tratti solo di uno) e credo che ci sarà una terza stagione su Netflix, spero solo che entrambe non vadano a devastare un finale coerente.
April 7, 2024
I’ve finished and I’m left bereft.
I don’t know how I wanted this to end - and it did explore a few possibilities - but this wasn’t perfect for me. Though the manga as a whole is probably my favourite I’ve finished, I really loved the premise and lots of the games, but it’s not a full 5 star.
I don’t know how I wanted this to end - and it did explore a few possibilities - but this wasn’t perfect for me. Though the manga as a whole is probably my favourite I’ve finished, I really loved the premise and lots of the games, but it’s not a full 5 star.
September 24, 2024
In my opinion, this is an ideal conclusion to the series. Thank you Haro Aso for this great ride that took you five and a half years. Some people may need this to keep on living!
June 27, 2024
"Why are you alive?"
I'm emotional and I need a hug.
What an ending. I am definitely feeling all the feels. The Queen Of Hearts game was intense and a mind fuck, definitely up there on my list of fave games.
This whole series has been absolutely fantastic, and it's going to stick with me. Ultimately it's about the journey of self discovery and what life means to you, the everyday battle with what it means to be alive. It was so beautifully done, storywise and artwise. I'm just never gonna be over it. I am so happy I finally read it, but also so terribly sad that it over.
I'm intrigued to what the show is going to do now, as everything from the manga is pretty much covered across those 2 seasons. Obviously it is going to branch out on the Joker more, but how, I wonder...
Brb, going to comfort rewatch the show till the new season xoxo
I'm emotional and I need a hug.
What an ending. I am definitely feeling all the feels. The Queen Of Hearts game was intense and a mind fuck, definitely up there on my list of fave games.
This whole series has been absolutely fantastic, and it's going to stick with me. Ultimately it's about the journey of self discovery and what life means to you, the everyday battle with what it means to be alive. It was so beautifully done, storywise and artwise. I'm just never gonna be over it. I am so happy I finally read it, but also so terribly sad that it over.
I'm intrigued to what the show is going to do now, as everything from the manga is pretty much covered across those 2 seasons. Obviously it is going to branch out on the Joker more, but how, I wonder...
Brb, going to comfort rewatch the show till the new season xoxo
July 29, 2024
What a beautiful ending of an amazing manga series! I actually first watched the Netflix adaptation before reading the mangas, and I highly enjoyed both of them. This series portrays life in a profound way and really makes you think about the meaning of it. I liked the fact that some of the dialogue matches between the manga and the adaptation. The ending definitely was emotional, and I'm a bit sad it is over. But I know I will reread this one day.
January 25, 2025
4.75 stars rounded up, slayed
July 15, 2025
I didn’t like it at first, but after going through the violent survival parts, I loved the opportunities for introspection ❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2024
Okay, that ending has really sent my mind in a strange place, I get the ending and I actually like it.... I think.... I really didn't see it coming like that! But yeah what a fantastic series!
April 7, 2024
Overall, this series was about what it means to be alive. What is the point of it all. Why do we live. This story was dark, intense, and horrifying. And yet, it still had time for pure human joy and love. The more I think about the ending, the more I love it. This is likely one of the best, most consistently good, manga I’ve read. If you have the stomach for suffering and characters you love dying you should totally try this out. It’s profound, though not for the faint of heart
July 10, 2025
Alice in Borderland has altered my brain chemistry, and I say that without exaggeration. Rarely does a manga blend visceral emotion, psychological complexity, and relentless, high-stakes action with such precision. Haro Aso doesn’t just tell a story; he dissects the human condition under pressure and dares the reader to look away.
The psychological weight is brutal. Every game strips someone bare of their morals, emotions, and mental state, and it’s done with intention. Not just shock value, but reflection. Arisu’s journey is gut-wrenching. The internal disintegration. The guilt. The numbness. It’s honest and raw.
What sets this manga series apart is its refusal to give comfort. There is no time to catch your breath. The pacing is sharp and relentless, but somehow still makes space for quieter moments. The psychological unraveling of Arisu and those around him is handled with a surprising amount of empathy and realism, especially in a genre that often leans into spectacle over substance.
The artwork is clean and chaotic in all the right ways. Action panels are cinematic and overwhelming, then suddenly you’re stuck in a single expression that says more than dialogue ever could.
This series isn’t just a survival game story, it’s an exploration of what it means to live at all. And while its themes are harsh, its execution is anything but careless.
The psychological weight is brutal. Every game strips someone bare of their morals, emotions, and mental state, and it’s done with intention. Not just shock value, but reflection. Arisu’s journey is gut-wrenching. The internal disintegration. The guilt. The numbness. It’s honest and raw.
What sets this manga series apart is its refusal to give comfort. There is no time to catch your breath. The pacing is sharp and relentless, but somehow still makes space for quieter moments. The psychological unraveling of Arisu and those around him is handled with a surprising amount of empathy and realism, especially in a genre that often leans into spectacle over substance.
The artwork is clean and chaotic in all the right ways. Action panels are cinematic and overwhelming, then suddenly you’re stuck in a single expression that says more than dialogue ever could.
This series isn’t just a survival game story, it’s an exploration of what it means to live at all. And while its themes are harsh, its execution is anything but careless.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 231 reviews