LIAR GAME

Name: LIAR GAME
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2026-04-07
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Saya Hitomi, Takeo Otsuka, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Nobuo Tobita, Yoji Ueda

RETURNING1 Season26 Episodes★ 7.3

LIAR GAME is an animated drama series on TV Tokyo that premiered in 2026, with 1 season and 26 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Sep 29, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkTV Tokyo

First AiredApr 7, 2026

Last AiredSep 29, 2026

GenreAnimation, Drama

Runtime24 min

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionMadhouse, Shueisha, REMOW

When Nao Kanzaki receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen, she learns that she has been selected to participate in the LIAR GAME. In this high-stakes psychological battle, lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme. Naïve and honest, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist, to survive the twisted game. In a game built on lies, can honesty prevail?

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Cast

Saya Hitomi

Kanzaki Nao (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Akiyama Shinichi (voice)

Kazuhiro Nakaya

Reronira (voice)

Nobuo Tobita

Fujisawa Kazuo (voice)

Yoji Ueda

Tanimura Mitsuo (voice)

Yasutaka Tomioka

Eda Teruyuki (voice)

Shoya Ishige

Kikuzawa Takahiro (voice)

Ryosuke Asano

Kitamura Hiroto (voice)

Taro Kiuchi

Sato Tetsuzo (voice)

Riko Akechi

Tamura Makiko (voice)

Toshinari Fukamachi

Danno Daisuke (voice)

Naoya Miyase

Tsunoda Kousuke (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 26 episodes

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E1The Legendary Con Artist

Apr 7, 202624m

A naive young woman named Nao is dragged into the Liar Game and seeks the assistance of a notorious conman.

E2Shockwave

Apr 14, 202624m

Nao and Akiyama crank up the pressure to try to retrieve Nao's millions.

E3Resolution

Apr 21, 202624m

The first round of the Liar Game reaches its end and a new round begins.

E4Minority Rule

Apr 28, 202624m

Nao frets over her chance of survival as the rules of the Minority Rule game are explained.

E5Alliance

May 5, 202624m

Akiyama and Nao proceed further into the Minority Rule game with their alliance strategy.

E6Initiative

May 12, 202624m

With the player known as X revealed, the Minority Rule game enters a terrifying new stage.

E7The Losers' Revival

May 19, 202624m

The Minority Rule comes to its shocking conclusion, and Nao seeks a way to get back into the game.

E8Downsizing Game

May 26, 202624m

Leronira explains what this game will entail, and the players begin making their first plans.

E9Light and Darkness

Jun 2, 202624m

Nao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.

E10Salvation

Jun 9, 202624m

The other Revival Round players scramble for the votes to save themselves.

E11Contraband Game

Jun 16, 202624m

Leronira introduces the surviving players to the complex rules of the Contraband Game.

E12Yokoya

Jun 23, 202624m

The game begins, and both teams lay out the strategies they will follow in the opening rounds.

E13Fissures

Jun 30, 202624m

Kikuzawa tests his surefire method for detecting contraband, while Akiyama and Nao try to figure out Yokoya.

E14Dictatorship

Jul 7, 202624m

The Country of Day team corners Kikuzawa to make him reveal how he knew Yokoya before entering the game.

E15Secret Plan

Jul 14, 202624m

Akiyama comes up with a plan to compensate for the Country of Day's weaknesses, but Yokoya also makes a move.

E16Turbulence

Jul 21, 202624m

Akiyama concocts a new plan to pull his team out of a hopeless situation.

E17Tip-off

Jul 28, 202624m

The curtain is pulled back on the Country of Night and the system of control used by Yokoya.

E18Caution

Aug 4, 202624m

Yokoya learns of Akiyama's plot and begins his counter-strategy.

E19Solidarity

Aug 11, 202624m

The Contraband Game reaches its climax and the final standings are revealed.

E20Provocation

Aug 18, 202624m

After the smuggling game ends, it is time to see how much money each player has earned.

E21Spearhead Match

Aug 25, 202624m

The rules for the Spearhead Match are explained and Fukunaga comes strong out of the gate.

E22Trap

Sep 1, 202624m

Nao notices a contradiction in the Spearhead Match incentives.

E23Core Match

Sep 8, 202624m

The rules of Seventeen Poker are explained and appear to give Akiyama's opponent an advantage.

E24Counterattack

Sep 15, 202624m

Kikuchi uses his natural advantage to get the upper hand on Akiyama.

E25General Match

Sep 22, 202624m

The result of the Core Match is revealed, and the final game's rules are explained.

E26Determination

Sep 29, 202624m

The two generals deploy their tricks to outmaneuver the opposing army and win the game.

About LIAR GAME

LIAR GAME is an animation, drama series on TV Tokyo. The show first aired on Apr 7, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 26 episodes. LIAR GAME is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Sep 29, 2026. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 21 votes. The cast includes Saya Hitomi, Takeo Otsuka, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Nobuo Tobita, Yoji Ueda.