Alice in Borderland

Haro Aso's original manga series, published in English by Viz Media from 2022 to 2024, drops ordinary young adults into a deserted, game-filled version of Tokyo where survival hinges on solving deadly puzzles. Aso both wrote and illustrated the entire nine-issue run, crafting a tense, high-stakes thriller that blends psychological horror with action. The series gained international attention for its inventive death games and moral dilemmas, later inspiring a hit Netflix adaptation. It stands as a gripping, self-contained story about desperation, teamwork, and the will to live.