The Liar Game TV anime is currently airing its first cour, with a second cour set to begin on July 6.
The Liar Game anime, adapting Shinobu Kaitani's psychological thriller manga, premiered in spring 2026. The first episode introduced college student Nao Kanzaki, who is selected for a high-stakes deception game and seeks help from former con artist Shinichi Akiyama. Anime Feminist's review of the premiere found Nao's characterization as childlike and naive disappointing, noting the episode left a tepid taste and may not appeal to newcomers, though the source material's long run suggests potential for growth.
In June, the anime announced Jun Fukuyama will voice the dealer Nearco. Fukuyama praised the human drama of the series. The second cour was set for July 6, with nine additional cast members including Natsuki Hanae as Yokoya Norihiko, new theme songs by Kroi and muque, and a new key visual. The first cour will stream free on ABEMA and Nico Nico Live Broadcast starting the same day.
A collaborative visual with the upcoming gambling anime Junket Bank was released, featuring Shinotsu Shin and Shinichi Akiyama with defiant smirks, holding coins and playing cards. Junket Bank is set to air in October 2026.
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A collaborative visual featuring Shinotsu Shin from Junket Bank and Shinichi Akiyama from Liar Game has been released. The image shows both characters with defiant smirks, holding coins and playing cards. Junket Bank is set to air in October 2026, while Liar Game is currently airing.
The Liar Game TV anime will begin its second cour on July 6. A new key visual, nine additional cast members including Natsuki Hanae as Yokoya Norihiko, and theme songs by Kroi and muque were announced. The first cour will stream free on ABEMA and Nico Nico Live Broadcast starting the same day.
The TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game has announced Jun Fukuyama will voice the dealer Nearco. Fukuyama commented on the recording, praising the human drama of the series. The anime is scheduled for the spring 2026 season.
The first episode of the anime adaptation of the manga Liar Game premiered, introducing college student Nao Kanzaki, who is selected to participate in a high-stakes deception game called the Liar Game. Nao, described as "stupidly honest," receives a suitcase containing 100 million yen and must lie to keep the money or face crushing debt. She seeks help from former con artist Shinichi Akiyama. The episode depicts her first one-on-one battle against her former teacher, who exploits her trust. Anime Feminist's review finds the premiere disappointing, criticizing Nao's characterization as childlike and overly naive, which undermines the tension typical of the psychological thriller genre. The reviewer notes that while the source material ran for 19 volumes over a decade, suggesting potential for character growth, the premiere left a "tepid taste" and may not appeal to newcomers. The review acknowledges the series may improve but states it is "not for me."