Battle Royale (novel/film)

"Battle Royale" is a story set in a dystopian future where a government forces a class of teenagers to participate in a deadly game. They are dropped onto an isolated island and must fight each other until only one survives. The narrative explores themes of survival, authority, and societal control, highlighting the psychological and physical toll of the contest. Originally a novel by Koushun Takami, it was adapted into a film, capturing intense action and moral dilemmas faced by the participants as they navigate trust, fear, and desperation.