Alice in Borderland Season 3 has generated massive excitement among audiences worldwide. Released on Netflix on September 25, the Japanese series returns with a new season that raises the stakes higher than ever following the success of the previous seasons.
One question that fans are eager to know: does Chishiya, played by Nijiro Murakami, make an appearance in this season? Chishiya first appeared in Season 1 and quickly annoyed viewers during the Beach Arc by tricking Arisu and Usagi, which led to Arisu getting beaten by Aguni and his gang. Over time, however, fans came to admire his cleverness and smart strategies.
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Does Chishiya Appear in Season 3?
Chishiya was completely missing from Alice in Borderland Season 3’s promotions as he didn’t appear in any posters or trailers. This made many fans think that Nijiro Murakami wouldn’t be part of the new season. As the episodes unfolded, viewers kept wondering if he would make an appearance.
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For most of Season 3, the story focuses on Arisu and Usagi as they face a final series of games with a new set of players. However, by the end, once Arisu and Usagi safely return to the real world, Chishiya finally makes his appearance in the season. Nijiro Murakami’s character, Chishiya, appears for only a minute or two at the very end of Alice in Borderland Season 3. In his short scene with Arisu, who is shown as a therapist, the two talk about what makes life worth living. Chishiya reflects that even having no reason to live can itself be a reason.
Reports suggest that Murakami is on a hiatus from acting to focus on his health. This reportedly forced the creators to adjust the Season 3 script, leaving Chishiya out of the central story.
More about Alice In Boderland Season 3:
‘Alice In Borderland Season 3’ stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya in the lead roles. Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi, Katsuya Maiguma, Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, Yugo Mikawa, Joey Iwanaga, Akana Ikeda and Kento Kaku will be seen in pivotal roles.
The second season, released in December 2022, ended on a suspenseful note. Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) and Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) managed to return to the real world, hopeful about their future, but the scene concluded with a focus on a Joker card. In the third season, the story picks up years later, with Usagi and Arisu now happily married. However, their peace doesn’t last long, as Arisu has to go back into the Borderlands to rescue Usagi. This kicks off the deadly games all over again.