The Future Diary
2011Series

Series
Life is a game, you should enjoy it more.
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.

Arisu and his friends run into a public bathroom to hide from the police — but when they reemerge, the streets of Tokyo are suddenly completely empty.

Leaving an injured Chota, Arisu and Karube head out to gain more experience. They come to a sprawling apartment, where a deadly game of tag awaits.

With Chota's and Shibuki's visas fast expiring, the four enter a vast botanical garden in Shinjuku, where they take part in a cruel game of betrayal.

Arisu is overwhelmed with guilt and ready to give up, but Usagi urges him to keep going. Next up is a game of endurance in an underground highway.

After Arisu and Usagi find their way to the Beach, the king of the so-called utopian haven forces them to help gather the remaining playing cards.

Chishiya recruits Arisu and Usagi to help him change the status quo. An unforeseen event rocks the fragile power dynamics of the Beach.

Once a safe haven, the Beach becomes the arena for the next stage, where an epic witch hunt turns everyone against each other in a hostile showdown.

Tensions inside the resort reach a boiling point. As the game clock nears zero, those who've survived the onslaught now face an uncertain future.
Official trailer Sejian
Aug 28, 2024
I am 6 episodes into season 1 and the only thing this show has going for it is the ludicrous mini-games and the good-looking cast. The plot is nonsense and the dialog is a cringe-fest. On the bright side, I can see Tao Tsuchiya as Faith Connors in a Mirror's Edge™ series, but she needs a better parkour instructor. Sadly, I doubt Electronic Arts cares enough about ME™ to finance a series for it. One was announced years ago, then nothing ever happened. I'm gonna speed through the last couple episodes, and after that, I think I'm done. This garbage has a higher rating than Penny Dreadful (2014) here on TMDB. Que?!

Dean
Jan 11, 2025
What a great TV show. It reminds me another great TV show "Squid Game". If you like that one, you will like this one too.
clap4plants
Sep 25, 2025
Such a fun show. Definitely worth the watch if you’re into anime or Squid Game.
kodkuce
Sep 28, 2025
First two seasons are fun to watch 3rd is poop

Syed Ali Shah
Oct 12, 2025
Series should've ended in Season 2.
spacelucas
Feb 16, 2026
Alice in Borderland establishes rules, stakes, and limits for games, then breaks them constantly, delivering a continuous assault of narrative hand-waving. Unlike Squid Game, which earns tension through consistent rules and realistic consequences, this show prioritizes gimmickry over logic.