Provided is an adhesive sheet having, on a substrate or a release material, a resin layer which is adhesive on at least the surface (alpha) thereof that is on the opposite side to the side on which the substrate or release material is provided. At least one recess, which is not formed by the transfer of an embossed pattern, is present on the surface (alpha). When the adhesive sheet is adhered to an adherend, the adhesive sheet has superior air-release properties whereby air pockets that are formed can be easily removed, and also has excellent adhesion characteristics.