
Alice in Borderland Cast: Full Season 1, 2 & 3 Guide
Ever since Alice in Borderland arrived on Netflix, viewers have been glued to the deadly games—and curious about the actors behind each character. With three seasons now streaming, keeping track of who plays who (Arisu, Chishiya, and everyone in between) can get tricky.
Seasons aired: 3 (2020–2025) ·
Main cast members: 10+ recurring actors ·
Lead actor (Arisu): Kento Yamazaki ·
Lead actress (Usagi): Tao Tsuchiya ·
Netflix original: Yes ·
Based on manga by: Haro Aso
Quick snapshot
- Kento Yamazaki plays Arisu (Netflix Tudum (official series news))
- Tao Tsuchiya plays Usagi (Netflix Tudum)
- Nijirō Murakami plays Chishiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Ayaka Miyoshi plays Kuina (Netflix Tudum)
- Full season 4 cast has not been announced (Netflix Tudum)
- Whether all season 3 cast members will return for a potential season 4 is unknown (Netflix Tudum)
- December 2020 – Season 1 premieres (Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator))
- December 2022 – Season 2 premieres (Netflix YouTube (official trailer))
- 2025 – Season 3 released (Netflix Tudum)
- Season 3 is streaming now on Netflix (Netflix Official Site)
- Season 4 has not been confirmed by Netflix (Netflix Official Site)
The table below covers the key facts across all three seasons.
| Total seasons | 3 (as of 2025) |
| Lead actor (Arisu) | Kento Yamazaki (Netflix Tudum) |
| Lead actress (Usagi) | Tao Tsuchiya (Netflix Tudum) |
| Blonde character | Chishiya (Nijirō Murakami) (Wikipedia (series overview)) |
| Nobu actor | Yuki Morinaga (IMDb (cast database)) |
| Season 3 release | 2025 (available on Netflix) (Netflix Tudum) |
The pattern is clear: the core cast remains remarkably stable across all three seasons.
Who is in the cast of Alice in Borderland season 1?
Main characters and actors
- Kento Yamazaki plays Ryohei Arisu (Netflix Tudum)
- Tao Tsuchiya plays Yuzuha Usagi (Netflix Tudum)
- Nijirō Murakami plays Chishiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Ayaka Miyoshi plays Kuina (Netflix Tudum)
- Aya Asahina plays Ann (Netflix Tudum)
- Dori Sakurada plays Niragi (Netflix Tudum)
- Sho Aoyagi plays Aguni (Netflix Tudum)
- Riisa Naka plays Mira (Netflix Tudum)
Supporting cast in season 1
- Yuki Morinaga plays Nobu, a friend of Arisu (IMDb)
- Mackenyu plays a mysterious character (uncredited role) according to IMDb
Who is in the cast of Alice in Borderland season 2?
Returning cast members
- Kento Yamazaki returns as Arisu (Netflix Tudum)
- Tao Tsuchiya returns as Usagi (Netflix Tudum)
- Nijirō Murakami returns as Chishiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Ayaka Miyoshi returns as Kuina (Netflix Tudum)
- Aya Asahina returns as Ann (Netflix Tudum)
- Dori Sakurada returns as Niragi (Netflix Tudum)
- Sho Aoyagi returns as Aguni (Netflix Tudum)
- Riisa Naka returns as Mira (Netflix Tudum)
New additions in season 2
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Heiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Kai Inowaki as Matsushita (Netflix Tudum)
- Tomohisa Yamashita as Kyuma (Netflix Tudum)
- Hayato Isomura as Banda (Netflix Tudum)
- Katsuya Maiguma as Yaba (Netflix Tudum)
- Honami Sato as Kotoko (Netflix Tudum)
What this means: Season 2 keeps all season 1 survivors and adds six new faces, expanding the game’s roster significantly. The implication is that Netflix retained the ten contestants alive at the end of season 1 as confirmed by Tudum (Netflix Tudum).
Who is in the cast of Alice in Borderland season 3?
Confirmed returning actors
- Kento Yamazaki as Arisu (Netflix Tudum)
- Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi (Netflix Tudum)
- Nijirō Murakami as Chishiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Ayaka Miyoshi as Kuina (Netflix Tudum)
- Aya Asahina as Ann (Netflix Tudum)
- Dori Sakurada as Niragi (Netflix Tudum)
- Sho Aoyagi as Aguni (Netflix Tudum)
- Riisa Naka as Mira (Netflix Tudum)
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Heiya (Netflix Tudum)
- Hayato Isomura as Banda (Netflix Tudum)
- Katsuya Maiguma as Yaba (Netflix Tudum)
New cast members for season 3
- Koji Ohkura (Netflix Tudum)
- Risa Sudou (Netflix Tudum)
- Hiroyuki Ikeuchi (Netflix Tudum)
- Tina Tamashiro (Netflix Tudum)
- Kotaro Daigo (Netflix Tudum)
- Hyunri (Netflix Tudum)
- Sakura Kiryu (Netflix Tudum)
- Kento Kaku (Netflix Tudum)
What this means: Season 3 brings back the entire core cast from the first two seasons and adds eight new players, making it the largest ensemble yet. The catch is that Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya remain the anchors, while new additions like Kento Kaku signal expansion.
Who is the blonde guy in Alice in Borderland?
Character identity
The blonde character is Chishiya, a key player in the Borderlands known for his calm and calculating demeanor. He appears in all three seasons.
Actor behind the role
- Chishiya is played by Nijirō Murakami (Netflix Tudum)
Who plays Nobu in Alice in Borderland?
Nobu character details
Nobu is a friend of Arisu who appears in season 1. He is one of the initial group of friends transported to the Borderland, and his fate is revealed early in the series.
Actor information
- Nobu is played by Yuki Morinaga (IMDb)
Timeline of the Alice in Borderland cast
- December 2020 – Season 1 premieres on Netflix, introducing the original cast (Rotten Tomatoes)
- December 2022 – Season 2 premieres with all surviving season 1 cast returning plus new additions (Netflix YouTube)
- 2025 – Season 3 released, retaining most of the core cast and adding eight new faces (Netflix Tudum)
The pattern across the timeline: each season expands the ensemble while keeping the original leads intact.
Confirmed facts vs. what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Kento Yamazaki as Arisu (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Nijirō Murakami as Chishiya (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Ayaka Miyoshi as Kuina (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Aya Asahina as Ann (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Dori Sakurada as Niragi (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Sho Aoyagi as Aguni (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Riisa Naka as Mira (all seasons) (Netflix Tudum)
- Hayato Isomura as Banda (seasons 2 and 3) (Netflix Tudum)
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Heiya (seasons 2 and 3) (Netflix Tudum)
- Kai Inowaki as Matsushita (season 2) (Netflix Tudum)
- Yuki Morinaga as Nobu (season 1) (IMDb)
What’s unclear
- Full cast for a potential season 4 has not been announced (Netflix Tudum)
- Whether all season 3 cast members will return for season 4 remains unconfirmed
“Alice in Borderland is a Japanese sci‑fi suspense show about Arisu and Usagi trapped in Borderland, a perilous realm between life and death.”
Netflix Tudum (official series description)
“Alice in Borderland is a Netflix Japanese survival thriller series adapted from Haro Aso’s manga.”
Netflix Tudum
For fans hungry for more Alice in Borderland, the choice is clear: dive into season 3 now, or risk missing the latest twists from the Borderland.
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For a comprehensive overview of every actor and character across all seasons, check out this detailed cast guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Arisu in Alice in Borderland?
Kento Yamazaki plays Ryohei Arisu (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Usagi in Alice in Borderland?
Tao Tsuchiya plays Yuzuha Usagi (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Chishiya in Alice in Borderland?
Nijirō Murakami plays Chishiya (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Kuina in Alice in Borderland?
Ayaka Miyoshi plays Kuina (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Ann in Alice in Borderland?
Aya Asahina plays Ann (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Niragi in Alice in Borderland?
Dori Sakurada plays Niragi (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Aguni in Alice in Borderland?
Sho Aoyagi plays Aguni (Netflix Tudum).
Who plays Mira in Alice in Borderland?
Riisa Naka plays Mira (Netflix Tudum).