The REMOW Industry Panel at Anime NYC announced a television anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani‘s Liar Game manga on Friday. An official website was also launched, revealing the main staff, a teaser visual (pictured), and an announcement video. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026.
Staff
Chief Director: Yuuzou Satou (One Outs director)
Director: Asami Kawano (Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu assistant director)
Series Composition, Script: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf)
Character Design: Kei Tsuchiya (Trillion Game)
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite)
Studio: Madhouse
Kaitani serialized the psychological manga in Young Jump from February 2005 to January 2015. Shueisha published the 19th and final volume in April 2015.
Shueisha published an anthology manga titled Liar Game: Roots of A from September 1999 to January 2004, and also published a one-shot sequel in February 2010.
Liar Game also received a live-action drama airing in 2007 and 2009, two live-action movies in 2010 and 2012, and a stage play in 2023.
Synopsis
College student Nao Kanzaki has always adhered to her name’s meaning: “foolishly honest.” However, after opening an unsolicited package containing one hundred million yen, she inadvertently accepts an invitation for the “Liar Game.” In this tournament, contestants are encouraged to betray and deceive their opponents to gain a massive amount of cash; conversely, losing will incur a lifetime debt. With all hopes lost, her only option left is to seek help from a con artist.
On that same day, the infamous swindler Shinichi Akiyama is finally released from jail. This former psychology student is known for single-handedly bankrupting an entire company, and Nao believes he is her only chance at escaping her dire situation. At first, Shinichi is hesitant to commit another crime, ignoring Nao and her request. But after seeing her desperation and persistence, he agrees to assist her.
In this fraudulent world, Nao and Shinichi have their own motives. Yet, soon they see the true nature of not only the game, but also everyone involved. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Announcement
Official site: https://liargame-anime.com/
Official X: @liargame_anime
Source: Comic Natalie
Liar Game on MAL
