Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
The anime will adapt a manga that concludes with its ninth volume in September 2026, allowing the series to tell its complete story from the start.
Key Facts
- The "Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!" manga by Niichi is getting a TV anime adaptation in 2027.
- The manga began as a doujinshi in 2018 and was serialized on Niichi's X (formerly Twitter) account.
- Kadokawa publishes the compiled volumes, with the ninth and final volume shipping on September 16, 2026.
- J-Novel Club releases the manga in English.
- The story follows Kaoru Terasaki, who cross-dresses to meet his online friend Nanami Osaka without her overprotective father finding out.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner.
Manga creator Niichi announced on July 19, 2026, that a television anime adaptation of their romantic comedy manga "Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!" has been green-lit for a 2027 release. The announcement was accompanied by a commemorative illustration from Niichi. The manga began as a self-published doujinshi in 2018 and was serialized on Niichi's X (formerly Twitter) account. Kadokawa's Chukei Publishing has been compiling the chapters into volumes since 2020, with eight volumes currently available. The ninth and final volume is scheduled to ship on September 16, 2026. J-Novel Club releases the manga in English. The story follows Kaoru Terasaki, a male gamer who plays a female character in an MMORPG. When he finally meets his long-time in-game friend Nanami Osaka in person, he discovers she is a girl. To avoid her overprotective father, Kaoru must cross-dress as a girl. The series blends romantic comedy with a gender-bending premise. No studio, director, or cast has been announced yet.
Niichi's "Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!" began as a doujinshi in 2018, with installments posted on the creator's X (formerly Twitter) account. Kadokawa's Chukei Publishing started releasing compiled volumes in 2020, and the series will end with its ninth volume on September 16, 2026. J-Novel Club handles the English release, describing the premise as a romantic comedy where Kaoru Terasaki, a male gamer, cross-dresses to meet his online friend Nanami Osaka without her overprotective father discovering his gender. The announcement on July 19, 2026, included a commemorative illustration from Niichi. Anime News Network and Anime Corner both reported the adaptation, with Anime Corner noting that two illustrations were released. The production committee is listed as "Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!" Production Committee. No studio, director, or cast details have been disclosed yet. The manga's origin as a social media serial and its imminent conclusion give the anime a clear narrative arc to adapt.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network News Niichi's Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
- Anime Corner Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie Gets Anime Adaptation