Chishiya's Secrets for Surviving Alice in Borderland

[@GenerationOchi]

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[@slevinchannel7589]

It started so good but it ended rather badly. I am not a Fan of this whole stupid Bikini-Rule aka Bikini-Excuse...

[@viennacupcake8700]

Hi

[@SV-to7fe]

Please make videos analyzing Season 2 of Alice in Borderland and the characters development. Its so freaking amazing!!

[@agentorangecb1]

@@slevinchannel7589 ?

[@ipurpleyou2465]

Your analyses is great.

[@Ilyfb_96]

Chishiya is the definition of unbothered. While everyone is dying and scared for their life he’s in the corner chilling

[@andsprite2241]

@@Petraclark a pretty smart one

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

@@andsprite2241 thats what a sociopath is lmao everything they do have a pattern

[@andsprite2241]

@@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221 yeah ik psychopath's are smart.......Wait why are we talking about this again Lmao I-✋😭😂 (Oh and are you an Army..?)

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

@@andsprite2241 i think we were talking abt Chishiyas ways to win the game lol, and yes i am an army🌚

[@andsprite2241]

@@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221 Oh ok Lol

[@jiminshii55]

he's too chill during the games that im the one who stresses for him

[@angelicamarie104]

When Arisu was fighting the woman with the horse mask and Chishiya kept peaking by the door while shots were fired I kept thinking "You're gonna get shot in the head stop doing that!!!"

[@jiminshii55]

@@angelicamarie104 HONESTLY! i've never seen him like actually run for his life, the man's just waiting to be cornered i swear

[@beelieboo]

@@angelicamarie104 I kept thinking that too 😭🤚

[@ataraxia870]

@@angelicamarie104 omg on that part my cousin and I were saying WHY ISNT HE HELPING ARISU

[@tblmoon]

SAME

[@carolinedelafuente7251]

He has colored hair. The show literally yells at you to pay attention to this guy LMAO

[@Milordwzm]

for real 😂😂😂

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

I still think hes the game master, remember when Arisu said "whoever is behind this made up their own rules, theres no point in the games" in a way Chishiya is the only one the whole series that did what he wanted to, the pattern he went in was always finish at the last minute, in every game he would always do something at this last minute, meaning that whatever the others didnt do he would finish it so he could, they also mentioned everyones back story and how they got to that fake world but Chishiya, if you think about it the game master wouldnt have a back story to how they winded up there because they would have been the one to start it all

[@Milordwzm]

@@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221 umm 🤔 that can be

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

@sani in the tag game he said "everyone dies as usual" why would he have said everyone dies if everyone from his previous games were still alive and there? Its almost like he seemed that more people were dying then he actually witnessed

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

@sani how come when he was there he was already at the "head quarters" the place where the people who have won the most games go if he was in a game with arisu only 2 games ago?

[@luciferisdeath1239]

The most interesting thing about this guy is he completes every game without much physical effort ... He always do his calculative move at the very last moment ... Like dang his attitude and intelligence and face ... Talk about attractive person

[@khyraware716]

I used to think he was one of the game masters for some reason

[@WeeZz95]

It's about efficiency. There's no point in running around like a headless chicken. The bigger picture is more important than action.

[@zapantaashleylouiser.5088]

I actually thought he was gonna be dead! Surprised how I still see him in the beach tho

[@mikel27180]

Cringe

[@archangel323118]

@@mikel27180 When we see your face.

[@Pinky-kc8go]

Chishiya seems to be pretty wise for someone his young age

[@zeldris6471]

He's actually a college student who's studying in the medical field so he isn't that young

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@zeldris6471 He's still probably not much older than thirty, therefore it is impressive

[@lisa4471]

@@zeldris6471 in real life he is 23-24

[@zeldris6471]

@@lisa4471 hes not, hes near 30 it was mentioned before i believe

[@NyteRazor]

Youth and Wisdom is rarely combined.

[@makennashuter6606]

In Alice Adventures in Wonderland the Cheshire Cat was never 100% fully helpful or harmful to Alice. He toyed with her and kept her going for his own amusement, but ultimately did guide her to return safely. Of course while being perplexing and mischievous the whole way there.

[@back-in-the-bucket2489]

There names sound alike, and they act alike, I think we can see a pattern here :)

[@jeffblimsfalcetto3748]

@@back-in-the-bucket2489 yeah so all the names are names from Alice in Wonderland, the most obvious being Arisu literally being Alice and If you think it through all the characters correlate with one of the characters in the show x

[@louloucaaa]

@@jeffblimsfalcetto3748 ohh shit now I understand the name of the show

[@xngf5h3r88]

@@jeffblimsfalcetto3748 arisu is literally just ‘alice’ in a japanese accent

[@jeffblimsfalcetto3748]

@@xngf5h3r88 is that not what I said?

[@rihito300]

Chishiya is the type of guy who just chills the whole year without studying while his parents keep stressing about him. But in the end, he manages to get good grades

[@HopefulMathGirl]

Yeah, sometimes these guys get not only good grades but they come first in the entire division. And his parents are surprised how it happened.

[@mooyax]

For us being shown none of his backstory, he's still probably the most complicated character of the series. I hope we find out more about him in season 2. Edit: For anyone wondering, I HAVE now watched season two, so you don't have to keep telling me! My comment was posted a year ago, so obviously I didn’t know his backstory at the time. Anyway. I liked that we were shown just a small moment in his life, but one that is very telling of his declining moral compass. His game with the king of diamonds (I think? The one with sulphuric acid) was my favourite due to its moral and philosophical ideas on passing blame and who determines the worth of another life. Both games Chishiya was alone in were actually my favourites. Glad we got to see his puzzle-solving skills. Good stuff in Season 2, and the ending was really great. Not sure if they’ll do another season, but if they leave it at two great seasons, I’m happy with that :)

[@Pinky-kc8go]

I hope so, too😊

[@yukimori_shirei]

His backstory was revealed in the second part of the manga actually I just really hope they portray it well,, or if y’all don’t mind spoilers regarding his backstory I can send over a short analysis of my take on his backstory after reading the manga ^^

[@Pinky-kc8go]

Unfortunately, live adaptations of manga and anime are often quit disappointing ... so I'm glad I haven't read the manga yet😂 Cause so far really enjoy Alice in Borderland and I don't want that taken away from me :)

[@mooyax]

@@yukimori_shirei I’ve been debating whether to read the manga or not. I really want to see what’s going to happen but I also want to wait till the second season so I can be surprised!

[@yukimori_shirei]

@@Pinky-kc8go Honestly I agree, there’s some slight changes from Chishiya’s original manga character that I actually really liked but it wasn’t included in his character in the live action but it was still fine. But other than that the live action is pretty faithful to the manga besides some slight differences and as a manga reader I found the live action really worth the year long wait haha

[@alyssasummer176]

You don't want to be his enemy

[@blossom4362]

Nigari already is

[@mr.buttnugget3023]

Right you gonna need him on your side or at allies

[@LOREIRIN]

@@blossom4362 and then he died

[@girlwithaneyeglass3569]

Yeah, but I want to be his wife though

[@beomgyuboss2217]

He gets that alot

[@v.iseverything3902]

Manga reader here (no S2 spoiler!): Netflix softened Chishiya *a lot* to make him more appealing to the viewer. Chishiya survives because he *is* a narcissistic sociopath who views other people (including Kuina) as paws and unlike Niragi he was this way before the Borderlands, too. He didn't include Kuina in his plan to betray Usagi and Arisu and intended to frame her, too, and left her during the 10❤️ alone, making her hate him as much as she hates Niragi. Niragi is attacked by Chishiya just because Chishiya dislikes him, saying "looking at you feels like looking into a mirror. It pisses me off". Both of them agree, that they are almost the same (psychopath, sociopath). Therefore Chishiya isn't kind at all. He calls himself completely empty and is disinterested in life in general. Living or dying doesn't matter to him. He wants to survive because his narcissistic pride forbids him in losing a game to someone for him inferior.

[@coffeewithextrasuga1017]

Ik... Chishiya is not only narcissist he is also seems to have a god complex, it's quite clear in the manga as in challenges he doesn't necessarily take part in it he just stands above everyone and watch everything play out and rarely makes an effort.

[@v.iseverything3902]

@ Coffee with Extra Suga exactly! He literally knew the safe zone in the first minutes of the tag game, but instead just watched everyone die. Boy watches the games as if he was watching TV

[@coffeewithextrasuga1017]

@@v.iseverything3902 Ik Ik... I think I mentioned this in another comment but he literally reminds me of light yagami from Death Note.

[@Catsiya]

The way he manipulates and betrays Arisu already tells me he is not a good person

[@RiderGeats]

He just wanted someone to understand him.

[@crilledgheese4584]

1. He has colored hair 2. He's handsome That's an instant win

[@lovleefelixxx]

And he’s smart 🗿

[@orbblinggrr]

His actor is even handsome

[@DerBAM]

Baku negs ur fav verse 🙏

[@mynameisvivian]

I'd be interested to see more about how Kuina and Chishiya developed a relationship. Does he actually trust her? How did she get close enough to Chishiya to be involved in his plans when he seems to keep everyone else far away?

[@cherry-strawberries]

it would be great if it will be explained in the series because there is no such a thing in the manga 😭

[@zeldris6471]

If you want more Kuina scenes where she is with someone she learned to trust, that's actually Alice since Kuina disliked Chishiya ever since the 10 of hearts game

[@celinam.2513]

In the manga he doesn't care about her. He basically uses her

[@here-have-a-potato6641]

My guy is basically a narcissistic sociopath who uses everyone for his own advantage , he left her after the 10❤ and she hates him-

[@angeladimitrova559]

@@here-have-a-potato6641 in the series tho it’s different

[@addictivethoughts7613]

He is the most chilled character while our hero gets beaten badly in every episodes 😂

[@user-gq9gy5dl6c]

tru 😭😭😭😭

[@yourfriend3379]

😌😆

[@srishtitripathi2577]

truE😵‍💫🤣

[@jayanamii]

as someone who's reading the manga it's so interesting to see how netflix made him a lot more humanistic in the show than the manga. in the manga during the tag game he saves karube and sees his act as more of a business exchange because he thinks karube will be useful to him in the future, whereas in the show he just stays to himself and chooses to try and help arisu in the end, even though it was still for his own good. he's by far one of my favorite characters because of how smart and cunning he is.

[@ellajelenska6643]

they completely changed chishiya, they removed so many of his important panels and changed his relationship both niragi and kuina, idk how are they going to manage to do the season two with so many changes they also removed keiichi from the 4 of clubs, the bus game which i think was kinda important bc it shows us why did keiichi sacrifice himself for chishiya, hopefully they’ll at least show us his backstory the battle royale won’t make as much sense either, chishiya and niragi are the complete opposites in the live action, meanwhile in the manga they related to each other, they made chishiya seem like he hates niragi bc he’s so stupid, but he in fact in the manga chishiya belives niragi to be as intelligent as him, they changed the rooftop scene for no reason they also made niragi shoot agni, which makes it seem like they both died, even though they’re really important in the season 2 and chichiya being with arisu usagi and kuina?? they also made mira look like the only “game master” not showing the kings, they’ll mabye to that in season two though but even after all this i’m very excited for the s2, they’re apparently recording the king of clubs rn

[@JSM270]

It's awesome how spot on this breakdown of Chi actually is. He was a very caring pediatric surgeon but then become very jaded by the politics of medicine. After losing patients because of transplant list politics, etc., he's become cold.

[@JohnSmith-mk5xm]

This guy stole the show for me

[@slevinchannel7589]

It started so good but it ended rather badly. I am not a Fan of this whole stupid Bikini-Rule aka Bikini-Excuse...

[@friendlyneighborhoodhater]

@@slevinchannel7589 the bikini rule had its purpose at "The Beach" bro

[@hello---6630]

@@slevinchannel7589 the comment on top of me is correct it was smart but also odd

[@aziivo5012]

@@s61lwineauntt right. Since swimsuit or swim wear usually doesn't have pockets to hide any cards or weapons in. That's why that rule was implemented along with the damaged locks and shit

[@wolfgar45]

@@slevinchannel7589 it was originally a manga so it makes sense that there will be a lot of fanservice.

[@mattfromwiisports4800]

Chishiya isn't bad, he's a morally grey charcter

[@lexthechex]

YES. GOD DAMNIT I AGREE!

[@delgadotoothless1659]

Exactly. Thank you.

[@Arrijoyyy]

yes!

[@RiderGeats]

And in Season 2 he had a great character development.

[@Angelysia143]

Yup

[@imsorry.9480]

He’s my favorite character from the show. Not just his looks or attitude but the way he reacts to things are really interesting. He has this aura that comforts you in a way but at the same time tells you to not mess with him. The way he thinks about everything even at such life-threatening times really really impresses me. I hope to find out more about him in Season 2.

[@ellajelenska6643]

i definitely recommend reading the manga!!

[@minnie9066]

I really like Netflix's live adaptation of Chishiya and I have a deep respect for the Chishiya in the manga, especially during the end, which I notice a lot of people tend to gloss over. I was motivated to write this since I saw a few people believe that manga Chishiya represented who live adaptation Chishiya is/will be despite the differences already presented in the first season. I also saw a lot of people only bringing up Chishiya's betrayals, manipulations, or him being a "sociopath" (without giving light to the other parts of his character). I don't believe that the netflix adaptation actually confirms him to be one but what's also irking is that a lot of people brushed off his character once they learned that he was a sociopath. Towards the end of the manga, it depicted Chishiya growing from being just a manipulative/deceitful person who used other people for his own gains (and I don't think those words portray who Chishiya 100% is even at the start of the manga). I'm going into more detail below so [MANGA SPOILER WARNING] . . . . . . - Chishiya reveals he is envious of the King of Diamonds for having an ideal and dying for it. He doesn't have something to fight for. He doesn't have anyone to fight for. - Chishiya takes a damn bullet for Usagi and says he wants to be "uncharacteristic". To quote him, "I came to accept that the prospect of changing in order to see the future ahead didn't sound too bad at all". Already, he's open to change. - Even before that, he came to Arisu wanting to talk to him. He used to view humans as foolish and despised their "goodwill". Note the past tense. - Chishiya realized that he was hurting the people who cared for him. He envied those people for their goodwill and selflessness, something he never really experienced. - In the real world, he tells Niragi he was wasting away and now wanted to live an honest life. Chishiya realizes he had lived an empty life before and wanted to part from it. Even in the beginning, Chishiya showed that he wasn't a bad person. He didn't have any ill intentions and while he manipulated people as needed, he didn't enjoy it. However, what's more extraordinary to me (and glossed over by a lot of readers) is that we were shown that Chishiya was capable of a selfless and irrational act. Heck, he WAS selfless and saved someone's life. This goes against everything he believed in or did before. He's not that person anymore, or, is trying to change. Not only did Chishiya change but he wanted to continue growing.

[@chickenisindeedmystyle7316]

You're right. People love to diagnose and throw the words sociopath and psychopath around a lot lmao. Most people would act the same way, looking out for ourselves. We wouldn't be like Arisu.

[@remita3569]

Yes people also seem to forget he saved karube in the manga. He does things that is the smartest in that situation and not on a personal level

[@historia2009]

exactly what I wanted to say , I love his character a lot , his talk with the king of diamonds was for me a very emotional point in the manga ( and there are many ) , his card game with the granny too , I also think his personality is mostly from his upbringing as they show his dad never paid him any attention and it's not something innate and so he's able to become a better person

[@nannipants6608]

YES! In tha Manga, after the King of Diamonds game, Chishiya truly was touched by Keiichi Kuzuryū's belifs therefore arrived at his awakening point/epiphany. Towards the end of the series, he came to peace with Niragi and even blocked a bullet for Usagi knowing that she was the sunlight of arisu's life. The character development of Chishiya will be more obvious in Season 2 I assume. Towards the end, Chishiya really learnt the meaning of living, and puts down his pride and self-centeredness to think for others. Personally, I was really intrigued by the character Chishiya from beginning to end; his intelligence never fail to impress me, and his awakening at the end really makes me like him more. hahahha.

[@George-ue9qc]

@@chickenisindeedmystyle7316 In the manga, Arisu, Chishiya and Niragi all agree they are similar to each other. Arisu is the first to want to change for Usagi and his friends, then Chishiya wants to change so he can live an honest and fulfilling life. The manga goes really in depth into their psychology - I wish the show had shown the parallels between them a little more. Like the way they changed Chishiya’s line on the rooftop from ‘Looking at you p*sses me off. It’s like watching myself’ to ‘But I am clever’ and how Chishiya calls Niragi stupid all the time :// In the manga, Chishiya respects Niragi’s capability as a diamonds player: Niragi is very clever! Chishiya hated Niragi because he hated that part of himself, but the show portrays him as looking down on Niragi. They missed the plot entirely on these characters imo, and therefore the shootout between them will lose all its deep meaning unless the show develops the characters a lot in series 2

[@boo937]

I think chishia is such a beloved character because he embodys one form of an ideal that we would all want to live up to if we were in this situation. Arisu's morals while commendble from a certain perspective will lead him down the path of immense suffering and decrease his chances of living well. While characters like the samurai sword lunatic are the total opposite. Chishia strikes a balance. Also he is really pretty cool :D

[@babydidabadbadthing903]

Plus him being super handsome and intelligent af doesn't hurt.

[@leyokuo7534]

I found him and Nigari from their first moment on the most interesting, i found chishiya a bit more fastcinating since we dont really get to know much about him

[@luisouteirino4238]

You should read the manga. Nigari is a far more interesting character, similar to chisiya when it comes to its nihilistic attitude.

[@leyokuo7534]

@@luisouteirino4238 I actually plan on reading it but the style of the art kinda scares me but i will, thanks!

[@ivalugeisler2675]

@@luisouteirino4238 hi i’m Sorry for taking you’re time but i just wanted to ask Where i Can read the manga!😄

[@strbrrydrgn]

Can we please learn how to spell his name, it's been months and yet people are STILL misspelling Niragi's name lmao

[@George-ue9qc]

I would definitely recommend reading the manga. Niragi and Chishiya’s characters are amazing, much better than how they were presented here

[@yu-bj1he]

(Spoilers) In the manga, Kuina and Chishiya's partnership ended after he betrayed Arisu, and he hadn't told her about it in the manga. However, since she wasn't fazed enough to leave him after the betrayal, I have a feeling they may at least go on to be friends in the show. I also agree with the notion that he is starting to genuinely care about her, because if he really felt like Kuina had used up her usefulness and was going to become a liability, then he would've let her walk through the lasers, but he didn't, and the way he said it so urgently makes me feel it's beyond how useful she'll be in the face card games. I definitely agree their relationship is progressing.

[@reignaayala7121]

I agree with you on that one

[@shelbylualhati5039]

@opxl bro what

[@wakuwaku9920]

Boi that's yaoi

[@reignaayala7121]

@@wakuwaku9920 isn't Kuina trans?

[@reignaayala7121]

Or maybe not 😂

[@lakcatchera]

Chishiya is that type of person who just stands in a room but still get noticed. So dark and mysterious, loveee him!!!!

[@Jay_marie19]

i haven’t read the manga but i do feel like one of the main reasons for him keeping kuina around was so she could kinda ground him and remind him that there are good people in this world. because honestly there is no other reason (that i can think of) why he didn’t drop her at the beach like he did everyone else

[@zeldris6471]

Yeah he just used Kuina. In the manga Kuina and everyone else that remained at the Beach after 10 of hearts especially Arisu and Usagi

[@13zomi]

I was thinking he was keeping her around because she makes a good bodyguard lol. As we saw in the last episode, she can fight quite well. They make a good duo. She’s basically the muscle and he’s the brains.

[@SugarSweet1897]

@@13zomi yea, he could have seen her in an earlier spades, hearts, or clubs game as well. Kuina was selfless enough to protect An and maybe she displayed something similar in a game before. He needs the protection and it most definitely can’t come from a militant.

[@celestialasmr9624]

Interesting that you made that observation because in the manga he does drop kuina and she hates him for it!

[@rafaelaoliveira1483]

Oh... talking about my husband, i see

[@lovernneanmontales5902]

Lol 😂

[@7starcig]

You mean ours?

[@rafaelaoliveira1483]

@@7starcig if you don't mind sharing

[@ComputerVHS]

Yes. Ours.

[@baseddepartment6606]

sharing is caring bestie😍🤞

[@Pinky-kc8go]

Am I the only one who thinks Chishiya is extremly similar to L?

[@lunalim8704]

i think arisu seems more like L though haha

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@lunalim8704 Mhm I can understand why you think so. But I think Arisu is too naive and cares too much...Whereas L is a cool thinker. Also, L is always one step ahead, while Arisu falls into practically every trap😂

[@lunalim8704]

@@Pinky-kc8go oh yea youre right 😂

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@lunalim8704 It's almost sad😂

[@Hentaiboi-mv8py]

More like neer and melo had a kid

[@nashwaan2956]

The manga has an answer to why he seems to be calm on any situation. In the manga, there was a bonus arc where we see what happened on the first day he got into the borderland. In the end, one of the participant realized that he is always calm because he simply do not care about death. He doesn't care if he dies because he has nothing to live for, and he doesn't care if some people die because he doesn't care about them

[@ellajelenska6643]

yeah the 6 of diamonds, I really hope they’ll show it in the season 2 because it really explains a lot of chishiya’s thinking and behavior, I’m pretty sure it was shown between the K of clubs game, so they could add it in the live action too, but I’m not sure, they already removed keiichi from the bus, 4 of clubs game so they could remove this too. but if they did the whole K of diamonds wouldn’t make as much sense and neither will the battle royale (it won’t be explained why did keiichi sacrifice himself for chishiya and why did chishiya envy him for that) and i mean they already really changed chishiya’s relationship to niragi, they made niragi appear so dumb even though in the manga chishiya belived him to be as intelligent as he is, they completely changed the rooftop scene, when chishiya burnt niragi he did it bc he hated how similar the 2 of them were, not bc he could be the witch, niragi was everything chishiya hated about himself, i feel like they completely missed the whole point of their relationship they made them seem like they’re the complete opposites, when they were actually supposed to relate to each other, the main difference between the two of them was supposed to be that chishiya tried to hide his selfishness meanwhile niragi reveals and empowers it both chishiya and arisu wanted to change at the end but niragi didnt, that’s why he shot usagi: she was one of the main reasons arisu wanted to change. I’m pretty sure he would’ve shot keiichi too if he was alive, chishiya takes the bullet bc he wants to change

[@avamarie3717]

i think chishiya is probably one of my favourite characters ever thank you so much for doing a breakdown on him!!

[@GenerationOchi]

Welcome. 😁🙏

[@salazar556]

Chishiya really is the Cheshire Cat of this show. Mysterious, somewhat suspicious, and knowledgeable. Gotta love him.

[@charlotterichards8473]

Chishiya used to be in the medical field, so that could be why he’s so desensitised to death. And why we also see goodness in him.

[@tomebasic2843]

Chishiya is a dude that isn't really interested in the life of others, which is kind of Ironic considering he is a medical student. He also has a sort of superiority complex and always looks down on people.

[@ellajelenska6643]

@@tomebasic2843 he only decides to follow his father’s path and became a med student to prove to himself that he cares about other people, which he doesn’t but he hates that about himself, and he does usually look down on people, but he envied keiichi (the K♣️) and that lady from the 6♣️ because they sacrificed themselves just for him, which he never did, that’s the reason he took the bullet for usagi, he wanted to change and be more like keiichi, his words really touched him

[@tomebasic2843]

@@ellajelenska6643 I know, I've read the manga. I just didn't want to go into spoiler territory...

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

i saw a person get hit by a train when I was 7 and I was chill too

[@kenacb2440]

I’ve been seeing ppl say that Arisu is smarter than Chishiya but I feel like it’s more like an Armin and Erwin situation (aot reference). Because they’re both smart but Arisu, like Armin, would try and find a way for everyone to live but Chishiya, like Erwin, would sacrifice ppl for the “greater good” if that makes sense.

[@nicolecabesas9572]

so happy to see a comparison between my two fave series!

[@arishyamaisara2057]

Omg yess!! And it reminds me of Ray and Norman from The Promised Neverland too, when at first Ray is a character that think realistically and didn’t want to bring other kids in their escape plan while Norman wants to save all of them despite it being dangerous and almost impossible. I think Arisu is kinda like Norman and Chisiya is Ray.

[@kenacb2440]

@@arishyamaisara2057 wait I rlly see that!!! I really like that comparison as well :)

[@missing5883]

I know I'm late but I would say that Arisu is book smart while Chishiya is street smart. Arisu still has a hopeful and naive mindset while Chishiya understands and has been through the courses and knows what he has to do to survive.

[@amprocat8819]

Cringe

[@EscapeReality123]

One of my favourite things about AliceInBorderland is the fact that at the very end, in the group of people that actually survived we can find both, good hearted people (like Arisu, Usagi) and cold sociopaths (Chishiya, Niragi). A lot of stories usually goes with "This character survived because they're kind, so the message is that kindness can safe your life". But Alice in Borderland did something way more powerful than just that - the message in AIB is more like "What makes you survive is your will to be alive - if you are grateful to be alive so badly that you are willing to even sacrifice others, you will survive. But if you appreciate the miracle of being alive to the point when you not only respect your own life, but also lifes of others, you might be able to survive with others. And if you respect others lifes more than your own, you'll end up sacrificing yourself" And this hits harder, since it's way more realistic, but still beautiful in its own way

[@doll-jb2bm]

Am I the only one that sees Chishiya and immediately thinks “Kenma”

[@hajiahsanjahanger340]

No when I saw him I remember kenma 😭

[@Adam-ly4vs]

Same

[@nebulabumble8423]

Yes

[@zeyucutie_]

Same now I’m so interested in him😭😭❤️

[@wardaaltaf5133]

I do too.

[@gissellepadilla7468]

I was always drawn to him from the start. He is such a mysterious person which makes me want to figure out more about him.

[@Transformoholic]

im so glad there's a channel covering this show in depth

[@ElektroCube42]

Chishiya saving Kuina from being shot by the lasers by simply walking out of the beach zone is just another perfect example of rational choices. Theres no need and especially no use for her to die there so he intervenes. He's purely rational, as you said.

[@sarahv5382]

We definitely need an updated deep dive after season two. His character development was fantastic!

[@Pinky-kc8go]

I miss the hood😂 At least you can't steal the show from Chishiya now

[@GenerationOchi]

😁✌️I didn't want to steal Chishiya's thunder.

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@GenerationOchi 😂👌

[@aceadoodle8410]

Chishiya kind of reminds me of Kenma from Haikyuu for some reason

[@SuperLadyDanger]

This is a comparison that I’ve read in many KZbin comments and other than a quick Google search that showed me another blonde male character, I’ve never gone deeper to see if the similarities are more than skin deep. So I’ll ask here, what about one reminds you of the other?

[@piink_blossom]

That was exactly what I was thinking when I first saw him in the series

[@Coloor103]

@@SuperLadyDanger They are both very analytic and (almost) always stay calm. So calm that they seem bored or not bothered at all. But one of them participates in a deathgame while the other plays volleyball xD oh and maybe also because both of them like to stay alone but have one person they stick along with.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

@@Coloor103 Thank you very much!

[@itecolote]

@@SuperLadyDanger for me the first things I thought was the similar cat like facial features

[@topMonger]

Let’s keep this show alive can’t wait for season 2

[@maizitun]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE TURN IT UP

[@justinefrancisco7445]

That is why he is instead known as the "Cheshire" known to his name "CHISHIYA" and from his manipulative and wise methods of playing. Also to be said that he always is barely noticeable and is very relaxed attitude and Aura. Can also be noticeable from the movements of his body, his physical is not that of a average but his thinking takes it all. He's basically the "Cheshire Cat" of the game and is one of the very mains.

[@washi8624]

He was a medicine studient i read the manga his life wasn't that bad.

[@GenerationOchi]

Haha, he has such a doctor personality.

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@GenerationOchi true😂

[@Pinky-kc8go]

Actually, this explains a lot

[@cupoftiw]

woah.... so that is explains a lot. Doctor usually know and count everything and at the end of the choice there is only two option like yes or no nothing in between, in between just explain risk and doubt. In chisiya here I can see in his mind sacrificed or not nothing in between that is why he saved kuina. because he know the reason of kuina death that time will be a waste death and nothing to be sacrificed at that moment

[@amirulamani1487]

@@cupoftiw oh my gosh, he's a hot anime version of cinema summery

[@MaxBraver555]

he would have not made it through the tag game on his own, it was his initial intention to assess the situation as he watch others die without cooperating, imagine if he made it to the safe room being the only sole survivor just to find out he's screwed because he needed another person to press the button

[@sachiy2893]

now i absolutely LOVE this analysis of Chisiya! and i think the implications of Chisiyas inner character based on his partnership with Kuina is something that i find super interesting too. unlike when he used Arisu (and let Usagi face whatever fate the militants had in store for her), Chisiya has never put Kuina in a outright dangerous situation. plus he sounded the most panicked he has all series when Kuina was close to accidentally crossing the border. he even let her stick around once leaving the beach (and if we can assume he only needed her to steal the playing cards, there was no reason for him to keep her around). i just think its cool to think about!

[@corinnamarijkegubesch544]

I think it's because kuina would be a great partner in games. Chishiya is smart but not particularly strong and kuina is physically strong and also tall which might be of advantage in spade's games. I like chishiya very much but I don't think he cares about people, not even kuina.

[@nini-jz1bt]

@@corinnamarijkegubesch544 i think he only cares about kuina tbh while he does need her when it comes to physical stuff, i think he cares for her even if he himself hasn't realized that yet

[@zeldris6471]

For everyone who actually thinks they even have any friendship or anything, the answer is no He literally doesnt care for Kuina and only wants her for personal interest. Their relationship ended after the 10 of hearts

[@PrettyGothBoi6085]

Well I mean...there's no point in letting a useful card go to waste.

[@omnipotentidiot9797]

i would love if they became genuine friends

[@parabenfreeeee2479]

Chishiya's coat on the last episode looks like fading smoke. Is that a nod to the Cheshire cat's ability to fade?

[@abriltoledo8572]

I'm not sure if you'll ever see this, but I still want to try. Alice in Borderland is a show that means the world to me, it literally saved me when I most needed it. And Chishiya's character changed my life. I relate to him in many aspects. That's why I loved your video when I saw it months ago. What I would like to ask you is to make the same video but with Season 2 Chishiya. Now that we know his backstory and his character development, I think it would be really interesting to see what you think of it. It would really mean a lot to me if you did it. So, if you read this, please, reconsider it. Thank you.

[@azurew858]

I like him both in the manga and show. He’s just appealing and interesting. Him and Niragi are both psychotic maniacs. He is quite wise for a narcissist with a god complex. I think it’s cool that they softened him in the show. Makes me think Kuina and him have a purpose for the face card games.

[@mirandahemdall4616]

*Psychopath *Superiority complex. Psychotic means delusion, and a god complex means that you most literally believe you are a god.

[@lexthechex]

I do agree, both the manga and the show in my opinion, paint chishiya in a different way, via softening his personality or ect.

[@miva1128]

Chishiya is so young, yet so wise. He's so cunning and cool. I feel kind of sad that we didn't see his background even thought so many people love him. I hope we can see more about him in season 2. I can't wait 😁

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Same he was one of the most interesting characters!

[@delgadotoothless1659]

Chishiya never intended to do the right thing. He ALWAYS intended to do the smart thing. Sacrificing Arisu and Usagi was never something that would have made him feel guilty. Whether he cared or not, he made sure that it wouldn’t effect him. Sacrifices needed to be made, and Chishiya was going to make damn sure that it wasn’t him. It could never be him. Now his relationship with Kuina is complicated. Chishiya is smart enough to know that you can’t trust anyone, but he isn’t dumb enough to think that you can do everything alone. Kuina was his best option. A sympathetic woman who is tough in every sense of the word? Easy target. However I think that Kuina is using Chishiya too. She needs to get back to her mother, and Chishiya is an advantage not many have access too. I think she’s playing Chishiya by using his arrogance, but this isn’t about her. Chishiya doesn’t care enough as he offered her the chance to go back to Arisu whilst he leaves. He was ready to separate. However not by death. He made sure that she didn’t get hit by the lasers. He also stated that he placed Kuina and Usagi on watch whilst the plan was in action. He knew that Usagi was in an area that the militants would catch her, however he placed Kuina in an area that was nearly empty and out of the way. Whether he cares about Kuina or uses her, or even both! He does everything he does for a reason. Chishiya is the most complicated character in my opinion, but I completely agree with what the man said. Chishiya is cruel, but not by nature. He adapts, no matter the circumstances. He’s smart and selfish. And in the borderlands, that’s the winning traits anyone would wish to have if they want to survive. I’m talking about Netflix Chishiya, not manga. I think that they’re too different to put into the same category. Great video man!

[@delgadotoothless1659]

@@vanessaceline_3D Lucky I watched it or you would’ve spoiled. Chishiya is my favourite character in both seasons, but I was a little thrown off by his change in season 2.

[@Konnordawg]

And now, after watching season 2 and finding out his prior profession, it all makes sense! You were right to say he had an enlightened understanding of death- much deeper than others there. As well, I think his choice to steer clear of other players (like you mentioned in hide & seek), was not only due to the reason you gave, but also potentially to not get close to others emotionally. Perhaps he was trying to prevent himself from caring about them. Again, this makes even more sense now knowing his profession- he HAD to turn those emotions off to stay sane. But, if he had gotten too attached, it’s possible he would’ve let that emotion get in the way of the “best choices”- at least that was probably part of his rationalization. Anyway- I just found your channel, but I am loving your energy and content! Very good stuff. Thank you for sharing that brain of yours! ❤

[@myphone-ph4hh]

It makes perfect sense when you find out his profession in season two. He has had to come to terms with death and injustice.

[@esperhunter7263]

I really enjoyed Alice in Borderland but it bothered me the 10ofHearts game had "58 contestants" then proceeded to show about 150 people die and still had dozens of survivors

[@estherlepage4155]

YES OMG FINALLY I noticed that too and I was like wtf

[@corinnamarijkegubesch544]

I love chishiya. Though I hate it that he gets compared to niragi so much. Theres a huge difference between them. While chishiya is smart and calculating he doesn't enjoy harming or killing people. He's just indifferent and does what's necessary to achieve his goals. He doesn't do anything without a reason while niragi loves hurting and killing people.

[@v.iseverything3902]

In the Manga both Niragi and Chishiya say they are similar to each other though. Netflix missed this part of their convo on the roof though

[@George-ue9qc]

@@v.iseverything3902Chishiya hates that part of himself, whereas Niragi revels in it. I personally think that’s what the main difference between them is. Niragi hurts people to feel better about himself. Chishiya only hurts people when it’s necessary for his survival. (Spoilers) In the manga, during the shootout, Chishiya and Niragi say Arisu is like them also, and Arisu agrees. But I think we can all agree those three characters are fundamentally different. Yes, they’re all intelligent and selfish and didn’t have much of an issue sacrificing people as long as they survived. However, 2 out of 3 tried to stop being like that. Arisu was the first to try and change that part of himself when his friends died. A lot of the manga is Arisu battling his inner self. Then Chishiya tried to change by saving Usagi. We don’t see Niragi change, from what I recall.

[@ellajelenska6643]

@@George-ue9qc they still completely missed the point of their relationship though, as u said they all agreed to be similar and kinda related to each other, both niragi and chishiya are extremely intelligent, selfish and insecure, which isn’t potrayed in the live action, they made niragi appear so dumb and chishiya so smart and confident, it seemed like chishiya hated niragi bc he was so stupid but he in fact belived him to be as intelligent as him, they changed the rooftop scene for no reason, the battle royale won’t have as deep meaning now, but yes I completely agree with the way you explained their difference

[@George-ue9qc]

@@ellajelenska6643 Agreed! I was so upset when they changed the rooftop scene - it would’ve taken the same amount of screen time to have them say their lines from the manga so I really don’t understand why they didn’t just keep the original lines. My only theory is they wanted to soften Chishiya to make him appealing to the viewer. However, changing their characters like that will have such an impact on season 2 making sense (or, most likely, not making sense). If Niragi is as ‘dumb’ as they portray him, him coming up with a better strategy than Arisu in the King of Clubs won’t make sense. Chishiya’s entire character arc won’t make sense or, at the very least, will be much less impactful. They missed out crucial lines for Chishiya in the game of tag, like his view on humanity and how he only saved Karube because he was betting on the ‘strong horse’ and wanted to put him in his debt. I also loved his line about becoming the protagonist of the story. That entire tag game bugged me tbh, it changed so much from the manga and not in a good way.

[@mrconfusion87]

The characterization of Chishiya would make Machiavelli very proud! 🤣🤣🤣

[@KnightCrown]

This guy's King of Diamond game blew my mind

[@ratcasserole2163]

Istg they better not cut out his 6 of Diamonds side story, that game placed him amongst one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. King of Diamonds was amazing too.

[@praisethelordgriffith8338]

True, it's my 2nd fave game after the J of hearts game. Nishiya and the K of diamonds conversation was really interesting and thought-provoking. After where the live action stopped in the manga, some of the face card games became philosophical, especially the lawyers' part that rather than contemplating on the value of life, he should just think about how to live and die, and Mira's part that searching for an aswer leads to suffering. The theme really reminds me of FMAB.

[@watertruck9893]

King of diamonds and jack of hearts are a must have. If they don’t adapt them then I swear they suck. It also sucks they put arisu in every single game and never showed the many other games like 6 of diamonds

[@arrrrrrrr6593]

They seriously need to adapt Jack of Hearts and King of Diamonds

[@just_ise4418]

I watched season 2

[@user-im1jq3lw2l]

Criminally underrated channel

[@deekers215]

Love the analysis, but I respectful disagree, Chishiya's stoic nature is for everyone. The reason why he saved Kuina is simply he needs her in order to continue. To make it out (if that is possible) you will at least need a right hand person until the final level, and Kuina is who he can "trust" the most.

[@rootcause9125]

There is something so relaxing about your voice. Also, I want to recommend Madoka Magica. It's only a twelve episode anime series plus a movie. It's *much* more than it seems, trust me. There's a lot that you could talk about there. It's quite spoiler sensitive, as a warning.

[@GenerationOchi]

Will check it out. 😁🙏

[@swaveza9421]

I was highly anticipating this video & you didn't disappoint! I love his mind

[@SuperLadyDanger]

I love the smartest person in the room, several steps ahead of everyone and with proverbial cards up his sleeves “bad boy” that Chishiya presents as (at least to me). He also seems to have a similar clinical utilitarian “cold hard math” approach to others and situations as Lee Eun-Hyeok in Sweet Home (which probably played a part in him being the defacto leader and rule-maker among the survivors in the apt complex, even though he’s a young man on leave from school between college and med school). It was fun to watch a video giving a deeper look into Chishiya; and I can’t wait to see more (videos and of the character in the second season that can’t come fast enough for me)!!!

[@williamhare3528]

SuperLady oh I noticed the similarity between Chishiya and Eunhyuk too !!! Both are medical students which gives them a logical and clinical approach to life or death situations. They’re always the smartest person in the room and slightly desensitised to death because of this. Eunhyuk does show an emotional side to him when it comes to his younger sister but it’s still completely in character (which just makes me think about how much Chishiya has only child vibes haha). Also both are my favourite characters in their respective series😊😊

[@SuperLadyDanger]

@@williamhare3528 Glad I wasn't the only one! It's fun finding a kindred spirit! When it comes to Sweet Home, I'm a little torn on my absolute favorite character. I really liked/loved Eun-Hyeok & am invested in Hyun-Su, but then I think about Yi-Kyung & I tell myself that a "favorite" isn't a whole group or all of the main characters of a show! I think ultimately the badass former firefighter & SpecOps woman in her 30s nudges her way to the top of my faves list, but it's a close call & my loyalty to her is conditional! 😆

[@williamhare3528]

SuperLady there are so many good characters in Sweet Home, I completely get your struggle as I’m usually so bad at picking and keeping faves! I will call Chishiya and Eunhyuk my favourite characters but my love for Kuina and Ann, as well as Jisu and Jaeheon is great. Ahh I need to rewatch these series again, I’m a little obsessed and I’m so hyped for Alice in Borderland season 2 !!!!

[@rodjaneabayan7051]

Ý

[@mccnbinnie9840]

All I gotta say he’s a smart guy with a beautiful face 🥺❤️

[@riasama766]

I think so too :)

[@IronWolf277]

i didn't really like his character in season 1, but after watching season 2 he was a standout! Probably my fav character now.

[@daze.d5462]

Tru. Though intriguing at first, def did not like him in S1. When he showed a selfless act, it made me hope for him, to be a better person.

[@lukeyafather8593]

this show was my first experience with live action Japanese characters, needless to say shit was dope. a Saturday at work well spent

[@zgazga7545]

i'm a chichiya fan. Love his mysterious and stoic personality 💚

[@jonggerz]

well, he's a doctor... a surgeon to be exact.. so he must be very cautious and smart

[@AidaBM30]

Him waving his hand to say hi cracked me up everytime he did it

[@yssa1945]

hE LITERALLY HAS KENMA VIBES PLS IM GONNA GO CRY-

[@e.d4575]

KENMAS GERMAN VOICE ACTOR ,IS VOICE ACTING HIM IN GERMAN TOO SO ITS BASICALLY CONFIMED BAHAHAHAHAHA

[@hopegleich740]

I am so curious to know his backstory- how he started in the game, the person he was before, and why he thinks the way he does.

[@mrconfusion87]

I cannot shake off the idea that he is more than he lets on! 🤣🤣🤣

[@eyeCU13]

By the end of the season, Chishiya felt like the main protagonist and Arisu like some distant supporting character

[@SehersuSarikayaOfficial]

He quickly became my favorite character. He was so relaxed that I kept worrying for him, at some time, I couldn't continue watching because I was so scared that he was going to die.

[@Lexii_playss]

He's more complicated to read hence so difficult to manipulate him, he seems to chill for my own comfort to be honest but I guess fear is what gets in the way of surviving

[@joyce3003]

This was some very interesting character analysis- thank you!

[@brendaholiday]

Just finished season 2, and this video still fits his character so well!

[@senpaijecho]

SEASON 2 SPOILERS . . . now that we know he was a doctor in real life (and more importantly, a pediatrician), we can see that this guy wasn't wrong to assume that chishiya was caring and empathetic, but gained a dark view of the world because of the stuff he was forced to do in his work place.

[@iiFluxify]

Analysis was crazy on point. Especially him understanding death. Now we’ve come to find out he’s a doctor. Bravo 👏

[@kimchikin94minmin]

Finally an american youtuber that reacted to Borderland and watching it with Japanese Voice.

[@angpham941]

this aged like fine wine with Chishiya's development

[@christinaa8531]

He's the Shinji Mimura of Alice in Borderland, except he actually gets utilized the way he should. Absolutely love his character.

[@stephanierodriguez2246]

your in depth explanations are on point keep it up man your channel will blow up soon

[@GenerationOchi]

Thx dude ✌️😁

[@Yoshiro_Senpai06]

The live action didn't show where Chishiya shot the tagger just to save Kurabe

[@themikays]

so did the anime

[@watertruck9893]

@@themikays that’s wrong because the anime showed it

[@tenshiai1462]

why are you so underrated😭

[@GenerationOchi]

Idk 😢. But thank you!

[@tenshiai1462]

@@GenerationOchi trust me. you have quality content. you'll blow up in no time. Till then, I'll keep ur reply to me 🤣

[@kimitohanahala8674]

When Chishiya stopped Kuina from leaving the beach house, the only rational thought is it's pointless for her to die, it doesn't benefit him at all so there's no need for her to die.

[@buzzonhigh4752]

Manga Chishiya is actually much more sinister and uncaring. Love what Nijirō Murakami did with the character. Making him more human.

[@seshinou]

MAN I CANT WAIT WHEN THIS SERIES SHOW ALL OF HIS POTENTIAL IN PLAYING THE GAMES

[@hwanghyunjin5344]

Chishiya is basically me in school I trust no one

[@Mithical_C]

I honestly think that it would be so cool to have a part 2 to this video! Discuss his character development, see what changed him, seeing as yes, he does sacrivise himself! I am curious to what you would think about it!

[@Raetrospectiv]

His facial structure is so…. Beautiful

[@loubsnixxvlogs4364]

Chisiya is actually my favorite character in this series

[@reaglecart3827]

I started the series because I saw him and just immediately want to get to know him, I really like how he's often calm and collected, I also love how he could still smile/smirk in any situation which I find really intriguing

[@Axralliiq]

He’s calm because one wrong move and his wig’s flying away-

[@merdufer]

The short backstory we got for him in Season 2 makes so much sense how he became like this. Season 2 spoilers below: He was a doctor so he was already familiar with death and the probability of survival. He had to watch his patient move down the organ donor list and die as a result, because a rich person needed the organ. It's implied that he had to do similar things again and again. Over time he got cynical about the human nature. He convinced himself that it's not wrong to use your resources to survive, even if it screws over others. And he doesn't trust anyone to not screw him over unless they prove themselves to be trustworthy.

[@lolano3392]

Like kuna witch is probably why he protects her

[@innasummer]

My favorite character

[@tgulati1300]

another great video thanks for this ! love how you bring philosophy references into your analyses can't wait for more :)

[@GenerationOchi]

Thanks for all your comments and support! 😁✌️

[@AlyssaHopeful]

Ready for a part two video from season 2!!❤️

[@nawwk79]

The last part you are wrong, Chishiya doesn't care about her, he wants her alive because she is still useful to him.

[@_Farhan.]

His secret of surviving AIB :- "Plot armor" ☠

[@sesamezuzu]

I had a late start to the show and just finished it. Completely agree with your assessment, and love the way you explained your thoughts. Looking forward to more of your vids as a subscriber😆

[@straa8up]

I enjoyed this. Well done.

[@nats8034]

You say he accepts death as a fact, but later say he fears it. An argument that thinking like a stoic was advantageous to him wouldn't apply to him, if he did indeed fear death. Wanting to prevent death is normal, but a fear of it would lead to irrational decision making. In the scene you mention (tag game) that was said shows fear, his face shows surprise, and his body language shows that he's trying to protect himself. I don't think he was afraid, he was just trying to avoid death. The line proceeding it was something like, it helps to be prepared, and the point was that he's less prepared than he thought. It is true though, as you said, that his biggest advantage was acting tactically and his ability to analyze people, individually and in groups, and environments.