The Game Restarts — But This Time, The Players Are New. Alice in Borderland is BACK for Season 3, and the stakes have never been higher. The desert streets of Tokyo are silent again… but behind every corner, every flickering light, and every whispered countdown — a new nightmare is waiting. Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) and Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) thought they’d escaped the Borderland. They were wrong. This time, they’re not just fighting for survival — they’re fighting alongside (and sometimes against) a brand-new cast of players who are every bit as dangerous, brilliant, and unpredictable as the games themselves. Meet the new teammates, rivals, and wild cards — each one with their own secret motives and broken pasts: 🂡 The genius who trusts no one. The fighter with a hidden grudge. The survivor who’ll betray to live. And the dreamer who might just change everything. The question isn’t who will win — it’s who will still be human when it’s over. With breathtaking visuals, brutal new games, and a story that digs deeper into the mysteries of the Borderland, Season 3 promises to shatter your heart and blow your mind

“Alice in Borderland Returns: Meet the New (and Returning) Teammates of Arisu & Usagi”

The danger, the drama, the death games — Alice in Borderland is back, and Season 3 promises higher stakes, new faces, and alliances that may not survive the Borderland’s cruel tests. Ahead of your next binge, here’s the essential guide to Arisu and Usagi’s teammates — the people you’ll want to watch (or fear) in the shadows.

Returning Warriors: Familiar Faces Rejoin the Game

While Season 3 introduces many new characters, a handful of survivors from prior seasons return to play pivotal roles — in both cooperation and confrontation. hollywoodreporter.com+3Netflix+3primetimer.com+3

Hayato Isomura as Banda — Former antagonist turned resident of Borderland; he now occupies a complex space as both obstacle and ally. Netflix+2Beebom+2
Katsuya Maiguma as Yaba / Oki — Once an antagonist, now someone entwined deeper into the deadly politics of the games. Beebom+1
Ayaka Miyoshi as Ann — The analytical and composed former Beach executive returns, bringing her forensic insight and calm thinking back into the fold. Beebom+1

These familiar figures bring continuity to Arisu and Usagi’s journey — and also raise the tension, since old alliances don’t always last in Borderland.

New Faces, New Risks: Who Joins Arisu and Usagi

Season 3 opens the gates for new players, each carrying their own secrets, skills, and emotional baggage. hollywoodreporter.com+3Netflix+3EW.com+3

Koji Ohkura as Tetsu — A newcomer who joins the Joker battles, though his motivations remain opaque. Netflix+2Beebom+2
Risa Sudou as Sachiko — A survivor with a harrowing past; her strength under pressure may make her a key ally. Marie Claire+2Netflix+2
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Kazuya — Brings a hardened presence to the games; expect him to test loyalties. Netflix+1
Tina Tamashiro as Rei — An artist with twisted, introspective edges. Her allegiance is murky; she may become a wild card. Marie Claire+1
Kotaro Daigo as Nobu, Hyunri as Shion, Sakura Kiryu as Natsu, Ikeda Akana as Yuna, Joey Iwanaga as Itsuki, and Kento Kaku as Ryuji — each introduces new emotional dynamics, backgrounds, and game strategies that will push Arisu and Usagi in unexpected directions. hollywoodreporter.com+3Marie Claire+3Netflix+3

Teams Divided, Missions United

Unlike earlier seasons where Arisu and Usagi often moved as a duo, Season 3 fragments the story into separate teams — each facing unique challenges before their paths converge in the final, high-stakes games. Netflix+2Netflix+2

By splitting them up, the show amplifies the tension: which teammates can you trust? Which ones will cave under pressure? And how will past trauma, loss, or ambition push them to betray — or save — one another?

What to Watch For

Hidden motives — Not every new face is what they appear. The Borderland rewards double-crosses.
Loyalty under fire — Heroes will reveal cracks; villains might have redeeming moments.
Emotional baggage — Many characters carry more than physical wounds. Trauma, regret, and grief fuel their decisions.
Mind games — Beyond brute force, many challenges will test hearts and minds.
Ultimate unity — Even amid conflict, the final act will demand trust and sacrifice from all.