LIAR GAME
LIAR GAME
TV ShowReturning Series

LIAR GAME

Trust. Doubt.

7.1 / 10 · 16 votes
TV-14
2026
~24 min / ep
1 season
26 episodes
AnimationDrama

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?

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Trailer

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Where to Watch(AU)

Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

Cast

Seasons

  • The Legendary Con Artist

    1.The Legendary Con Artist

    6.5
    07-04-202624 min

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

  • Shockwave

    2.Shockwave

    6.0
    14-04-202624 min

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

  • Resolution

    3.Resolution

    5.0
    21-04-202624 min

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

  • Minority Rule

    4.Minority Rule

    6.0
    28-04-202624 min

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

  • Alliance

    5.Alliance

    5.0
    05-05-202624 min

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

  • Initiative

    6.Initiative

    5.5
    12-05-202624 min

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

  • The Losers' Revival

    7.The Losers' Revival

    5.0
    19-05-202624 min

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

  • Downsizing Game

    8.Downsizing Game

    5.0
    26-05-202624 min

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

  • Light and Darkness

    9.Light and Darkness

    6.0
    02-06-202624 min

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

  • Salvation

    10.Salvation

    6.0
    09-06-202624 min

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

  • Contraband Game

    11.Contraband Game

    6.0
    16-06-202624 min

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

  • Yokoya

    12.Yokoya

    6.0
    23-06-202624 min

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

  • Fissures

    13.Fissures

    6.0
    30-06-202624 min

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

  • Dictatorship

    14.Dictatorship

    7.0
    07-07-202624 min

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

  • Secret Plan

    15.Secret Plan

    7.0
    14-07-202624 min

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

  • Turbulence

    16.Turbulence

    7.0
    21-07-202624 min

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

  • Tip-off

    17.Tip-off

    6.0
    28-07-202624 min

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

  • Caution

    18.Caution

    6.0
    04-08-202624 min

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

  • Solidarity

    19.Solidarity

    6.0
    11-08-202624 min

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

  • Provocation

    20.Provocation

    6.0
    18-08-202624 min

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

  • Spearhead Match

    21.Spearhead Match

    6.0
    25-08-202624 min

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

  • Trap

    22.Trap

    6.0
    01-09-202624 min

    Nao notices a contradiction in the Spearhead Match incentives.

  • Core Match

    23.Core Match

    6.0
    08-09-202624 min

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

  • Counterattack

    24.Counterattack

    6.0
    15-09-202624 min

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

  • Ep 25

    25.General Match

    22-09-2026
  • Ep 26

    26.Episode 26

    29-09-2026

Watching Lists

to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Prime Video & digital

Amazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure