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Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland

TV Series
2020
Creator: Shinsuke Sato
Country: Japan

A series about a parallel, dystopian Tokyo where participants must compete in life-or-death games, mixing survival with futuristic tech.

Connected Technologies

Software
Software
Spatial Computing

The game master uses advanced surveillance and laser systems to control the arena.

Technology Readiness Level
8/9
ethics-security
ethics-security
Surveillance, Privacy, and Civil Liberties

Players are constantly monitored by drones and cameras across the deserted city.

TRL
5/9

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