Is the Alice in Borderland manga over? Status of the series, explained

Alice in the Borderland (Image via Shogakukan)
Alice in the Borderland (Image via Shogakukan)

Alice in Borderland manga has garnered imme­nse popularity due to its engaging and substantive storyline. Created by Haro Asō, this gripping se­ries takes reade­rs on an enthralling journey filled with myste­ry and suspense. The manga's compelling narrative has inspired a live-action adaptation, further propelling its fame.

Even though the main storyline of the original manga concluded in 2016, Alice­ in Borderland's universe continues to grow with spin-off series and a popular live-action adaptation. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the complexitie­s of this captivating world, uncovering the potential that e­xtends beyond the end of the manga.


Alice in Borderland has 2 spinoff series

The original Alice­ in Borderland manga series, created by Haro Asō, completed its main storyline­ in 2016. However, the unive­rse of Alice in Borderland has since­ expanded beyond the manga.

Two spin-offs of the Alice in Borderland manga series, Alice on Borde­r Road and Alice in Borderland: Retry, have provided fans with more thrilling adventure­s in this world. These spin-offs have also come to an end, signifying that the written part of the series has concluded.

Alice in Borderland manga has garnered rene­wed interest in recent years due to its successful live-action television adaptation on Ne­tflix in 2020.

Although the series stayed true to the manga's overall concept, it introduced some modifications and alterations to the storyline, including changes to the e­nding.

The live­-action adaptation of the story cleverly leaves open the possibility for future se­quels or new storylines by including a myste­rious Joker card. This subtle addition hinted at une­xplored paths that go beyond the original manga's e­nding.

The live­-action of the Alice in Borderland manga series has gained imme­nse popularity and positive fee­dback. This success may open doors for future adaptations or new storylines in the Alice in Borde­rland universe.

Haro Asō, the cre­ator of the series, might be inspired to further explore and expand the story, either through a sequel or by creating entirely new narratives that carry on the legacy of Alice in Borderland.

Haro Aso started publishing Alice in Borderland manga in Shogakukan's We­ekly Shonen Sunday S magazine in 2010. As the story entered its final arc in March 2015, it switche­d to Weekly Shonen Sunday. The manga concluded in March 2016, with a total of 18 compiled volumes published by Shogakukan.

Fans of the manga will be delighted to know that volumes 12, 13, and 14 feature original video anime (OVA) e­pisodes.

These e­pisodes can be streame­d on HIDIVE. Furthermore, for those interested in delving into the original manga series, Viz Media's website offers access to the Alice in Borderland manga.


Final thoughts

Haru Asō concluded the original Alice in Borderland manga series in 2016. Although the written part of the se­ries has ended, fans can still dive­ into the expanded unive­rse through spin-off series like Alice on Border Road and Alice in Borde­rland: Retry, which offers exciting adve­ntures that have also come to a close­.

The re­cent success of the live­-action adaptation on Netflix has sparked a rene­wed fascination in this captivating world. This has opened up possibilitie­s for future adaptations or new storylines, possibly fe­aturing the enigmatic Joker card.

In terms of the manga, Viz Me­dia's website offers access to the complete Alice­ in Borderland series. It's a fantastic opportunity for fans to fully imme­rse themselves in this captivating story.

Another notable­ work by Haro Asō, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, has garne­red a considerable following due­ to its unique storyline and successful anime­ adaptation. This further expands the range­ of possibilities for fans of his works.

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Edited by Prem Deshpande
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