Who Is The Game Master In Alice In Borderland

Okay, so you've binged Alice in Borderland and are now officially obsessed. But a question lingers: who exactly is pulling the strings? Who is this mysterious Game Master sending our characters into those deadly games?

Well, buckle up, because the answer isn't as simple as a mustache-twirling villain in a hidden control room. It's more… human.

The Obvious (But Wrong) Suspects

Initially, we're primed to expect some kind of evil mastermind. Maybe a tech genius, a bored billionaire, or even aliens (hey, you never know!).

Characters like Aguni and even the seemingly all-knowing Hatter definitely raise suspicion. But they're just players, pawns in a much larger, and far stranger, game.

Remember that episode where they storm the Game Master's supposed control center? A whole lot of nothing but computers that don't seem to do anything, right?

The Truth: The Beach and the Dealers

The truth starts to emerge when we learn about the Beach. Led by the charismatic Hatter, it's a place where players gather to collect numbered cards, hoping to complete the deck and "beat" the game.

But here's the kicker: some players, after clearing certain games, become Dealers. These guys are responsible for setting up and running the games, and they're directly tied to the whole system.

They are, in a sense, mini-Game Masters. They work on behalf of the actual system, creating challenges based on their own twisted desires.

The Bigger Picture: Borderland Residents

Think about it this way: the games are designed by people within the Borderland, not some external force observing from afar.

When all the cards are collected, it's revealed that the actual Game Masters are residents of Borderland. They chose to remain in that world, and they are the one that created and design each game.

It's a closed system, fueled by the desires and the dark side of the people who are already trapped.

The Shocking Reveal: The Volunteers

After clearing all the face card games, Arisu and his friends are given a choice: become permanent residents of the Borderland or return to the real world. Those who choose to stay are essentially volunteering to become the new Game Masters.

It's a bleak prospect. Imagine having to create deadly games for others to suffer through for eternity.

This adds a whole new layer of tragic complexity to the entire situation. It makes you think about the nature of choice, survival, and what people are willing to do to avoid facing their own mortality.

No Single Villain, Just Human Nature

So, who is the Game Master? It's not a person, a corporation, or an alien overlord. It's a system fueled by the collective desires and traumas of those trapped within the Borderland.

It's a reflection of human nature itself: the good, the bad, and the incredibly complicated.

It is a system which is created by people who, due to their situation, decided to design their own game and the rules to be followed.

Food for Thought

Ultimately, the Alice in Borderland isn't just about surviving deadly games. It's a powerful exploration of what it means to be human, even in the face of utter despair. Maybe that's the real game the Game Master wants us to play.