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LIAR GAME
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?
- Cast:
- Saya Hitomi, Takeo Otsuka, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Nobuo Tobita
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.5The Legendary Con Artist
2026-04-07 · 24mA naive young woman named Nao is dragged into the Liar Game and seeks the assistance of a notorious conman.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0Shockwave
2026-04-14 · 24mNao and Akiyama crank up the pressure to try to retrieve Nao's millions.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 5.0Resolution
2026-04-21 · 24mThe first round of the Liar Game reaches its end and a new round begins.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.0Minority Rule
2026-04-28 · 24mNao frets over her chance of survival as the rules of the Minority Rule game are explained.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 5.0Alliance
2026-05-05 · 24mAkiyama and Nao proceed further into the Minority Rule game with their alliance strategy.
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Episode 6
★ 5.5Initiative
2026-05-12 · 24mWith the player known as X revealed, the Minority Rule game enters a terrifying new stage.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 5.0The Losers' Revival
2026-05-19 · 24mThe Minority Rule comes to its shocking conclusion, and Nao seeks a way to get back into the game.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 5.0Downsizing Game
2026-05-26 · 24mLeronira explains what this game will entail, and the players begin making their first plans.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.0Light and Darkness
2026-06-02 · 24mNao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.0Salvation
2026-06-09 · 24mThe other Revival Round players scramble for the votes to save themselves.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0Contraband Game
2026-06-16 · 24mLeronira introduces the surviving players to the complex rules of the Contraband Game.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.0Yokoya
2026-06-23 · 24mThe game begins, and both teams lay out the strategies they will follow in the opening rounds.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 6.0Fissures
2026-06-30 · 24mKikuzawa tests his surefire method for detecting contraband, while Akiyama and Nao try to figure out Yokoya.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.0Dictatorship
2026-07-07 · 24mThe Country of Day team corners Kikuzawa to make him reveal how he knew Yokoya before entering the game.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.0Secret Plan
2026-07-14 · 24mAkiyama comes up with a plan to compensate for the Country of Day's weaknesses, but Yokoya also makes a move.
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Episode 16
★ 7.0Turbulence
2026-07-21 · 24mAkiyama concocts a new plan to pull his team out of a hopeless situation.
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Episode 17
★ 6.0Tip-off
2026-07-28 · 24mThe curtain is pulled back on the Country of Night and the system of control used by Yokoya.
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Episode 18
★ 6.0Caution
2026-08-04 · 24mYokoya learns of Akiyama's plot and begins his counter-strategy.
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Episode 19
★ 6.0Solidarity
2026-08-11 · 24mThe Contraband Game reaches its climax and the final standings are revealed.
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Episode 20
★ 6.0Provocation
2026-08-18 · 24mAfter the smuggling game ends, it is time to see how much money each player has earned.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 6.0Spearhead Match
2026-08-25 · 24mThe rules for the Spearhead Match are explained and Fukunaga comes strong out of the gate.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 6.0Trap
2026-09-01 · 24mNao notices a contradiction in the Spearhead Match incentives.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 7.0Core Match
2026-09-08 · 24mThe rules of Seventeen Poker are explained and appear to give Akiyama's opponent an advantage.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 7.5Counterattack
2026-09-15 · 24mKikuchi uses his natural advantage to get the upper hand on Akiyama.
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E25
Episode 25
★ 7.0General Match
2026-09-22 · 24mThe result of the Core Match is revealed, and the final game's rules are explained.
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E26
Episode 26
★ 7.0Determination
2026-09-29 · 24mThe two generals deploy their tricks to outmaneuver the opposing army and win the game.
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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)