Post ".Alice. .In. .Borderland. 1x5" by "studiogek" from patreon

Kite

I know I have a problem when I can start predicting what Canon is going to say 😭 (catching up with the show)

jrnoodles

Thanks! That episode was... an episode.

gabifelix🇧🇷

Hey guys, just so you know, the latest videos posted on YouTube still haven’t been released here for the plan that follows the YouTube schedule. Like episode 6 of Alice in Borderland, the latest episodes of Mob, the third one of Sakamoto Days, and the first of Severance season 2. Totally get that delays and unforeseen issues happen, but this is a lot of episodes.

Betsy

So pumped for more Alice in Borderland! Ya'll are going to love it.

Zess

How is him knowing the answer to this specific game means he knows what's happening in season 2? You just contradicted yourself lol or doing a piss poor job at writing what you mean. Let's be real, you're just one of those random guys that are always in these comment sections trying to catch reactors in the act of not seeing something for the first time. It's a very silly way to behave in these places, and one that no one cares about anyone's "proof" they think they find lol y'all usually end up spoiling shit by doing this every single time. It's annoying. You also completely ignored the very obvious conversation the boys had during the moment you're referring to in the second comment? Weird behavior.

Oromis

They act like anime characters, the show is based on a manga just like 90+% of all anime.

Alex

its a famous riddle.... it's not out of the realm of possibility that he has heard the riddle before and worked it out. I had heard of it before watching the show too. As far as "ruining the mystery" for the rest of the guys, they encouraged him to tell them to see if he was right. Cannon didn't go out of his way to ruin anything for anyone. so just chill bud, no need to get so worked up XD

Ryan Ry

Are you daft? Did you even watch the reaction? The dude literally talks about the lightbulb situation, and it’s exactly what happens and it ruins the mystery for the rest of the guys.

Zess

Look at arisus face lol what

Zess

You people never learn that you're spoiling more by confirming theories because you want to catch them in some sort of "gotcha" that no one cares about lol learn to keep that shit to yourselves. Speculation that happens to be accurate doesn't automatically mean they're looking ahead. Do you just turn your brain off while watching these shows and never think a second ahead from what the writers are putting down?

Venus

Do exhuma too

Studio Geck

Train to busan Cinema Gek movie loading👀

Katydid22

Still the translation is slightly better in the English CC and the wording is much clearer but everyone has their own preferences

Sasha

There is no natural dialogue in anime.

Sasha

If I remember correctly not everyone have seen it.

cade-carter

Theres a bit of an explanation in s2, but its never outright explained

Anya

💖💖

Pulse rifles suck in pve

Okay if you say so I'll let it cook

WHY

Luke, thanks for the explanation and the detailed analysis. I understand the purpose of the scene and his backstory which tries to give more context and explain why he become who he is and why he acts in certain ways. But to me, his dialogue is not so well-written or well-executed especially in this particular scene (maybe as you said, because he’s drunk etc). That’s why I said the particular scene is random. Maybe “random” is not the appropriate word but the execution or expression of his mind/backstory with that particular scene is weird to me. It does not quite fit in the show or goes with the flow especially with its pacing. I feel like there’s a strong intention to fit in that particular scene so as to make the specific tea party reference to Alice in Wonderland. It could definitely be executed/expressed in other better ways without such reference. That said, all his later dialogues in the later episodes definitely reveals his goals, intentions and character much clearer and are executed much better. So I do understand his character and personality. It’s just that I’m personally not too fond of that scene, if that makes sense?

Luke Fox

Hatter scene is kinda confusing because he is kinda going a tad crazy ("Mad Hatter") and he is also drunk. Essentially it reveals why he is such a skilled manipulator as he was a host at a host club in his previous life. He is motivated not to be looked down upon and not to fail like he did in the original world. He is desperately attempting to maintain a fragile peace with a illusion of security and order in a chaotic world with an eccentric persona motivating people for the cause. As you saw, the peace is kinda falling a part and he is going crazy with having to put on a persona 100% of the time to maintain such a difficult status quo.

Luke Fox

I don't see whats so random about it, its an incredibly important scene that reveals the hatters goals, intentions, character and so on. Its definitely hard to follow because he is only spilling all this info to arisu because he is drunk and thinks he may die soon. Essentially he ran a host club in his past life which explains his eccentric personality. He said its incredibly important to not be looked down upon in a host club because of how competitive and cut throat it is. Last time he failed but now he isnt trying to make the same mistake. The world they are in is chaos that needs to be held together by something. By hatter forming this eccentric personality for people to look up too and manipulate their emotions of fear and hope to keep a fragile peace, which you see earlier was falling apart. TLDR: it explains why hatter acts so eccentrically, why he is such a skilled manipulator, and his intentions in trying to keep a fragile peace in world where chaos is overwhelming. Also shows hes kinda being driven crazy by putting on a persona 24/7.

Betsy

Aww thanks, Anya. Very true. I've enjoyed engaging in conversation with you and WHY immensely. It makes my rewatch experience more special. Glad we can be that for you and give you that outlet to express your thoughts and love for the show openly and without judgement. I try to be open minded about things. Sorry, I was thinking you watched anime with the boys like I do. I must have gotten you mixed up with someone else. My bad haha And so sorry, Mim for blowing up your thread! I feel bad. Please forgive us. 😭

Fatipapi

🧙🏻‍♀️👀

Fatipapi

Good job on confirming the “spoiler”/his suspicions. Well done 👏🏼

Fatipapi

Agree w vanessa 😂 being a girl =/= innocent mind

Luke Fox

I don't understand whats so awkward about the dialogue and acting. The only thing I'm noticing on my second watch now is that its very theatrical from a story telling perspective. Some convenient timing or knowledge and what not but nothing else. Dialogue has all been good, ep 3 has some of the best dialogue/acting I've ever seen in live-action. Not sure what you are on about.

Luke Fox

Lets just say there is potentially a reason why stuff like that is able to happen if you finish the show

Luke Fox

Same here. Just first re-watch don't remember the show being cheesy at all but now I'm noticing some theatrical parts. IDK if its just from picking more on second watch or from them reacting to it.

Anya

✨️Betsy & WHY✨️ No one in my circle watches this so I appreciate the engagement🫶 Whether we agree or disagree, I love hearing your thoughts! The boys are a vibe & you guys are a vibe. Y'all make my rewatch experience so amazing! 🥰🥰 *Next time we'll discuss under one of our comments- poor Mim's thread 😂

Anya

Betsy, Ok I don't watch anime so I didn't get it lol But it's always beautiful when you have a character that speaks to you!

Cannon Andrus

Chrissy you’re trippin. You can see on Arisus face he was thinking the same thing.

Betsy

Same here. It's been nice talking to you all. It's really cool when people can talk about their similar interests together. I'm so passionate about this show and I was hesistant at first to watch it. I'm glad I finally took the plunge. Because, I would have been missing out on such a beautiful and thrilling story with engaging characters. 🥰🤗

WHY

Hey Betsy, my notification doesn’t seem to work all the time too but I still come here from time to time to see if there’s any new comments from you guys. I just genuinely love hearing thoughts from you guys🥰 Exchanging thoughts and opinions with others who share the same interest as mine on this great show is the best thing to do on this platform/ in this community.

Vanesa

No it's better with just the guys. I mean I'm a girl and I thought the same thing. Maybe we just have dirty minds. 😂

Betsy

Hey guys, love seeing your thoughts and opinions on one of my favorite shows. It's so fun and you have such great points and ya'lls knowledge of the show is impressive. Sorry I wish my notifications still worked. I had to scroll down to find these :-( And Anya, I was referring to t Mob from Mob Psycho 100 aka Shigeo Kageyama. It's the anime. That's why I said I got sidetracked. And yeah it does help. I've always loved writing and poetry is such a beautiful art form that has helped me a lot. I wish I could share one here but I don't think that would be allowed or appropriate. Here Yes I could talk about Alice in Borderland all day. I have a problem. It's just that amazing. I could glaze on this show constantly. I also think that game was a perfect to end the season. The choregraphy on this show is top tier and yes the bonds, character development, and friendships is what makes this show so beautiful to me. And I love how Arisu has such a big heart and cares for the well being of others and how he's relatable too as he's a human with many emotions. Yes Chishiya's character arc is so uplifting to me how became more protective and caring of Usgai because they became super close later on as they got to know each other and fought together. And yeah I hope Arisu and Usagi are endgame. I'm rooting for them!!! 🥰🤭

WHY

You’re absolutely right, Anya. You’ve said it perfectly, it’s the vulnerability and love and selflessness that makes Arisu such a well-written character. Oh yes! And I love your comparisons of the similar characters there.

Anya

*S2 spoilers* Don't even get me started on that episode!! 🤯🤯 Like how Chishiya is similar to K♦️- Aguni is similar to K ♠️ !! I'm hyped for season two & I need to stop because I can go on and on 🤣

Anya

Yes, I love Chishiya but I will always recognize Arisu first. I admire his displays of vulnerability & I love his love for people. *S2 spoilers* Yes, that's why I ranked them my top two. The purpose they find within one another is beautiful- to live on & love. They continuously fight for each other so effortlessly & selflessly.🥰

WHY

I totally agree, Betsy. All the characters are multifaceted and unique. That’s why I love all the characters in AIB so much. *S2 Spoiler* Just want to add more to share: Although the Jack of Hearts and King of Diamonds are my favourite games, in terms of plot twists and mind-playing elements, I definitely love Queen of Hearts game the most. The teasing and the flips are just mind blowing - it’s the perfect way to lead to the ending with the final reveal. Also love EP7 of s2. The best action choreography ever. Everyone’s coming together fighting not just for themselves but also for others. Even Chishiya changed from being care-free to protecting Usagi. Oh god, I guess I just love everything in season 2 🤣

Anya

Yes! It's that feeling of first love. Discovering it together is so special. I love "love" & I root for them. Yes, their shy awkwardness is soooo adorable! 🥰🥰 Chishiya's accomplishments speak for themselves & his intellect & coolness is just attractive🥰

WHY

You’re right, Anya. Arisu and Usagi are underrated when it comes to season 2. Many often prefer Chishiya over Arisu because Chishiya seems more chill and intelligent than Arisu. But I feel like Arisu’s character serves an important purpose - he’s a normal human being with intelligence but also with weaknesses, just like everyone one of us with both strengths and weaknesses. *S2 Spoiler* I especially love Arisu & Usagi’s character developments in season 2: from Usagi not wanting to go back to the original world, to them building a bond and wanting to return together, to Usagi playing an important role in the Queen of Hearts game helping Arisu gain his senses and understand his purpose of living.

Betsy

I hate how my notifications stopped working. :-( But yeah I think Arisu and Usagi are soulmates destined to be together as cliche as that may sound. I find them to be adorable in their shyness and awkwardness. Their personalities blend well together. And all your other points are accurate too. Chishiya was who I noticed right off the bat. He's so cool, suave, and such a genius. Yeah King of Diamonds was an interesting character. As everyone says, so many goated characters. Man I still am not a fan of the common slang being used now such as goated, mid, W, cooking, fit, etc. I've used the terms but cringe everytime. I guess I'm just old and not keeping up with the times though. 😂

Anya

Beautiful complex story with beautiful complex characters🙌 Season two games🤯 Niragi can die. I would usually play devil's advocate but nah!

Anya

That's beautiful Betsy🥰 It's never good to hold things in. Hope it continues to help you🙏 What's Mob? Is that a character?

Anya

Yah it may be too on the nose but, I feel like Arisu & Usagi are soulmates & they fill each other's void. It's beautiful & rare in the borderlands. Chishiya- no need to explain lol Kuina- Her story is just beautiful & has heart/fight Aguni- man's man lol & I love his story & growth It's so hard to pick top characters because theirs just too many😩 *spoiler below* Funny you mention K♦️ because he's my number six on show & number seven on manga with Chishiya ahead of him.

Betsy

And those are great points, WHY. I fully agree. Yes! Aguni is such a savage but also a gentle giant with a tragic past like all the other characters in this warped reality. He is underrated and deserves more love. There's so many amazing characters in Alice in Borderland. It's hard to pick just one. They're all multfaceted with unique stories. Honestly I love them all except Niragi. He just gives me the creeps... However, I felt bad for his past. But that doesn't justify his cruel actions. I've already said this many times before but I just can't wait for the geks to see season 2. That's when things really get flipped on its axis. They're going to lose it with the new games especially the ones in this discussion lol

WHY

Totally agreed 👍🏻

Anya

I agree! This scene can come off confusing to some because it's mixed with "mad hatter" energy & his genuine self. You'd think he's off his rocker but, he's just another human with a tragic past. Wanted to elaborate but it'll go into spoiler territory 🙃

Betsy

*Season 2 Spoiler* Plus long comment: Hey! Sorry. For some reason, my notifications aren't showing up everytime anymore. But no worries at all. I just got confused :-) Thanks, Anya!! I'll have to check out the manga. I'm all about lore/thriller/horror genre in general. It's fun. And I need to have more confidence. That's why I can relate to Mob on a deeper level. I bottle up my emotions until I almost combust too at times. Writing poetry is my therapy. I'm a deep thinker and love to put my thoughts and feelings on paper. But anyway now back to Alice In Borderland... I got a little sidetracked :) The solitary confinement game was carefully crafted and the suspense kept its momentum the whole time. I couldn't get enough of all the darkness looming over the edge. I knew it wouldn't be long until someone betrayed the other. Also, I could tell that one red headed girl was going to be manipulative and a wacko. I wanted to punch her in the face. But Bando and Yaba kept my interest at its peak Next up, was the Beauty Contest... And I loved all the math/critical thinking skills incorporated. It felt like a math class but with more pressure and the impending doom of dying Haha Also, I was quite fond of the King of Diamonds character. He was very well written in my opinion. I only wish he had more of a significant role. To me, it didn't feel like he really did. I found him to be fascinating and wanted to dig more into his backstory of when he was a judge. I was actually sad with his death... 😢

WHY

Yeah we need to see his dialogue combined with his ideology explained in later episodes for better contexts and a more complete picture.

WHY

It’s interesting reading your top five. I love all the main characters, can’t really decide mine. But I just want to say I really like Aguni in both seasons. He’s rarely mentioned as one of people’s favourites since there’re so many other lovable characters, but he’s such a man. *S2 Spoiler* In terms of the games, I like the Jack of Hearts game (because of the psychological battle) and King of Diamonds game (because of the pursuit of ideal, equality and fairness, and the backstory of both Chishiya and King of Diamonds) the most.

Henderson C

If dude can knock out a tiger with a punch was the horsehead tagger a cyborg or something? Dude tanked multiple hits lmao

Rosie Lor

Yall aren't ready for the last 3 episodes!! Super excited for yalls reaction to the final episodes

Chrissy

Hair guy has lost his friends. He’s some how survived and kept surviving and made a culture around it. But deep down he was just a guy that lost all his friends.

Chrissy

Just pretend this is anime :)

Chrissy

Side note and maybe hot take. But I love the Japanese sub titles… and I love the Japanese action. It’s very theatrical at times. There is no shyness when it’s time to screaming and crying. I just love the pure intensity that comes from Japanese voice actors. It’s so fun. The Japanese really know how to tell stories.

Ryan Ry

Is Cannon the new "Lord of the Sus"? I think so. Clearly hes seen the entire series before, to include the second season. Or if anything, hes read about the summaries or spoilers. Also someone tell them to wipe the damn camera lens. There has been a haze smack dab in the middle of the screen for the past two weeks now and still haven't cleaned it.

Chrissy

Id really love if yall had a girly to do these videos with! The tent thing… idk yall were weird lol. I didn’t think anything like yall said. Maybe a girlie would be good for the crew.

Skyster

In the game of 7 of Hearts (chapter 3 S1) almost at the beginning of the game when they put on the necklaces with glasses Chota tries to take off the necklace and looks at the protagonist and passes him the wolf in the VR an image of Arisu comes out but with the name "Ryohei Alice" curious detail

Julio cruz

Ayyy! Nice I'm cookin! lol

aubrey

Wym thats a believable thing for aguni to do #himmy

Keiji

Correct! Arisu is how you would say Alice as a Japanese person.

Julio cruz

I don't know if this is right, but who is Alice (from the title) supposed to be? Is it Arisu? Because isn't "Arisu" just the japanese pronunciation of Alice? Like if you say Alice in japanese it kinda sounds like you're saying Arisu.

Billie

going to bed on a Friday night after juicy watch party and having AIB waiting for me alongside soon Naruto upload is like getting under a warm bed on a cold day. thanks guys <3

1999

Hatter looks like the Japanese Johnny Silverhand

Sdat1guy

I was waiting to see yall reaction to the tiger punch 😂 cause I had the same reaction you guys had when I saw it 🤣

Will

Same the best character is AIB to me

Maf

chishiya - the platinum guy - is my favvvv

Sunny

Its kinda Crazy how only know At my 3rd rewatch (the 3rd one being with u guys) I realize how some acting scenes are so EXTRA lol. some made me cringe a Little Bit. But hey- at least the show still good u kinda forget about that the next second.

TrueCrisp

aguni is him

Pulse rifles suck in pve

the show isnt a bad watch but the theatrical stuff is way too much sometimes lmao. Bro punched a tiger and knocked it back 6 ft

TVGirl

I think they already seen it but I would love a reaction to that tbh

Poragami

Pirates of the caribbean today? god please say yes lmao

Fatipapi

Yess spongebob references 😂😂 Jaegermanjensen or some shit, he was #1 lmaoo

Anya

Exactly! He's like big brains Arisu, but a calmer & colder version lol He's most definitely in my top three🙌

Redbone

i didnt get notifications, 🥲 whats happening

Merry

Exactly cool and calm but genius at the same time AIB is incomplete without him.. Love his character😄

zena

I feel like they would love the hunger games

Fatipapi

Hatter on his Jiraiya shit with those two girls 😂

Fatipapi

You’re right Cannon, that song was played in episode 1 when they first got together in the city centre i believe

Sasha

Cannon wants a bed scene. Now that's unusual🧐

Anya

Right?! & more is yet to come🤯

Anya

Peak story arc coming up! Get ready for all the emotions🧘‍♀️

Anya

So nonchalant😄 🥰Love him.

Anya

Hatter's conversation gives us a glimpse of his vulnerability & what event helped shape his current ideology. This beach utopia is a mirror of his old beach club. He said "it's all over if your looked down on by your customers." These beach citizens are his customers. We see that he loves the attention & likes to be revered. He is the "hero" in this tragedy. Although we see excessive partying, he's keeping his "human pride" which shows that he's not simple-minded.

Fatipapi

Yokosooo… watashi no Soul Society

Fatipapi

Steppin on a beachh TURUTUTUUU

Hector

I don't know how I forgot that dam tiger punch 😭😭

Will

When Aguni pushed the tiger, this make me laugh every time.🤣

Hector

I just started and I already have tears of laughing running, I couldn't hold it after cannon said "we ain't sleeping"

Betsy

They have no idea what's ahead... lol

WHY

Wait till you get to season 2 👀 More dimensions

WHY

Brilliant! This can be seen much better/ is shown much clearer in his dialogue in later episodes.

Rayanh LaNansha

according to chatgpt, "Hatter’s dialogue is intentionally ambiguous because it represents his internal contradictions and delusions. It challenges the audience to think critically about survival, morality, and the cost of chasing an unattainable ideal in a brutal environment."

Qhoa

W

SayHelloToGod999

W

Agent September 🏴‍☠️

We also heard "registration closed" like 2 seconds later so if they didn't run they probably wouldn't have made it and died

Gigi

THREE EPISODES OF SEVERANCE *AND* AN EPISODE OF ALICE IN BORDERLAND?!?!! You guys are spoiling us

Betsy

You're welcome!! :-)

Cannon Andrus

💞

Cannon Andrus

🙏🏽

Cannon Andrus

THANK YOU!!

Cannon Andrus

The beach added so many dimensions to this show

Betsy

Yeah I could also see that. When I first saw this scene, I immediately thought he was referring to his Dad. Not trying to compare, but it sort of reminded me of the part in Squid Game season 2 when Gilhun was listening to the Recruiter's backstory. It just lost me overall... But the idea of witnessing a close friend ending their life makes much more sense.

WHY

The dialogues in English CC sounds more natural cuz it’s adjusted for English speakers. But it’s really inaccurate sometimes in conveying the original Japanese meaning. With this in mind, I would say “English” is still better than “English CC”.

WHY

So true - This is probably the only complaint/dislike I have about the show. The rest of it I love it. I guess he was trying to say he’s lost all his partners standing side by side with him when he was at the 1st beach so the 2nd beach is now what he live for, or I could be totally wrong. The scene is so random it comes out of nowhere if not for the specific reference to the tea party scene.

Katydid22

I would recommend watching the show in the English CC because the dialogue flows a bit better

Betsy

I've watched it several times now and I still didn't quite fathom what he was saying and the scene feels out of place.

Betsy

Ann's my favorite but Kuina is super cool.

Mim

Kuina my faveeee can’t wait to see their reaction to her scenes later

draeonic 🪼

We love a good tiger punching

Anabell Gibby

Carter's "give it to me" every time the intro is about to start is so bloody funny to me 😆

WHY

The last part of ep5 is the weirdest part out of the entire series for me (like the other parts of the show are all just fine except for this one) but people said it’s supposed to mimic the tea party scene with Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.

Pennny

At the start of the episode you guys never considered they were running because they mentioned that there visas were expiring that day and each game has a certain amount of phones available and who knows how close each game is that’s why they sprinted towards the game not any spoilers in here just tryna offer a different perspective

Yuion

Oh i wasnt attacking you or your comment. I just think the reasoning is really stupid "Because it originally was a manga/anime, we have to make the dialog and acting as awkward and anime-esque as possible" Please, adapt to the medium you are using. Its fine in anime but in live action its just fucking stupid