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Liar Game
A second season of the Liar Game television anime has been announced, but no broadcast window is set. The first season finished its 26-episode run on TV Tokyo and affiliates, and the sequel manga Liar Game: The Last Game has ended.
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Oct 4
The anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game ran for six months without a break on TV Tokyo and its affiliates after its April 6 premiere, finishing with a 26th episode. A second season was announced the same day the first ended. The announcement did not include a broadcast window, leaving free marathon streams on ABEMA and Niconico Live Broadcasting as the immediate way to keep the series in front of viewers. All 26 first-season episodes stream free on ABEMA from 19:00 on October 10 and on Niconico from 19:00 on October 17 in two blocks. Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide outside Japan and China, and AMEDIATEKA distributes it in Russia.
Coverage during the run tracked the adaptation's build-out. The first cour aired from April, and the second cour began July 6 with nine added cast members, including Natsuki Hanae as Yokoya Norihiko, plus theme songs by Kroi and muque. A separate August announcement added four more cast members for the Revival Round arc: Daisuke Namikawa as the masked dealer Solario, with Yuya Uchida, Hiroko Ushida, and Minoru Shiraishi as participants Sho Kikuchi, Tadako Kosaka, and Yuichi Nishida. Jun Fukuyama was cast as the dealer Nearco. Yuzo Sato is chief director at Madhouse, Asami Kawano directed, Tatsuhiko Urahata handled series scripts, and Kei Tsuchiya is the character designer.
The source manga reached its end while the anime was still airing. Liar Game: The Last Game concluded in the August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha, with its final chapter collected as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga on October 19. A collaborative visual paired Junket Bank's Shinotsu Shin with Liar Game's Shinichi Akiyama ahead of Junket Bank's October 2026 airing.
Reviews of the premiere and early episodes differed. The first episode drew criticism for a characterization of Nao Kanzaki described as childlike and overly naive, with a reviewer saying the premiere left a tepid taste and might not appeal to newcomers. Later pieces read the series differently, arguing that Nao's growth, including her first lie in episode 9, carries a sustained allegory about faith and trust.
Key facts
- Second season
- The anime is renewed for a second season, announced the day the first season ended; no broadcast timing has been announced. ↗
- First season run
- 26 episodes aired for six months without a break on TV Tokyo and its affiliates after an April 6 premiere. ↗
- Free marathon streams
- All 26 first-season episodes stream free on ABEMA from 19:00 on October 10 and on Niconico Live Broadcasting from 19:00 on October 17 in two blocks. ↗
- Main staff
- Yuzo Sato is chief director at Madhouse, Asami Kawano directed, and Tatsuhiko Urahata handled series scripts. ↗
- Streaming and distribution
- Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide outside Japan and China; AMEDIATEKA distributes it in Russia. ↗
- Second cour cast additions
- The second cour began July 6 with nine additional cast members, including Natsuki Hanae as Yokoya Norihiko, and theme songs by Kroi and muque. ↗
- Revival Round cast
- Daisuke Namikawa plays the masked dealer Solario; Yuya Uchida, Hiroko Ushida, and Minoru Shiraishi play participants Sho Kikuchi, Tadako Kosaka, and Yuichi Nishida. ↗
- Nearco casting
- Jun Fukuyama voices the dealer Nearco. ↗
- Sequel manga ending
- Liar Game: The Last Game ended in the August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha; the final chapter is collected as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga on October 19. ↗
- Crossover visual
- A collaborative visual pairs Junket Bank's Shinotsu Shin with Liar Game's Shinichi Akiyama; Junket Bank is set to air in October 2026. ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- tv · April 6 · 2026-10-03
- Release
- tv · 2026 · Japan · 2026-08-18
- Release
- manga · October 19 · Japan · 2026-07-22
- Release
- tv · 2026-07-06 · Japan · 2026-06-22
- Release
- tv · spring 2026 season · 2026-06-15
- Release
- tv · 2026-05-31 · 2026-05-31
- Announced
- second season renewal · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- four new cast members · 2026-08-18
- Announced
- second cour start date, new key visual, nine additional cast members, and theme songs by Kroi and muque · 2026-06-22
- Licensed by
- Crunchyroll (worldwide outside Japan and China) · 2026-10-03
- Licensed by
- AMEDIATEKA (Russia) · 2026-10-03
- Noted
- The piece examines protagonist Nao Kanzaki, an eighteen-year-old whose trusting nature leads her into the Liar Game, where she is manipulated out of 100 million yen. · 2026-08-18
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- Confirmed four new cast members Sep 15 · source
- Confirmed Minoru Shiraishi voices Liar Game Sep 10 · source
- Confirmed Hiroko Ushida voices Liar Game Sep 10 · source
- Confirmed Daisuke Namikawa voices Liar Game Sep 10 · source
- Confirmed tv 2026 Japan Sep 6 · source
- Confirmed Madhouse produces Liar Game Sep 6 · source
- Confirmed tv 2026-05-31 May 31 · source
All coverage
Oct 3
The television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga is getting a second season, the show's official website announced. The first season's 26th and final episode aired Monday, and the anime ran six months without a break on TV Tokyo and its affiliates after an April 6 premiere. Character designer Kei Tsuchiya drew a commemorative illustration. The official X account released interviews with four cast members, including the voice of Nao Kanzaki. All 26 first-season episodes will stream free in marathon form on ABEMA from 19:00 on October 10 and on Niconico Live Broadcasting from 19:00 on October 17, where episodes will run in two blocks. Yuzo Sato was chief director at Madhouse, Asami Kawano directed, and Tatsuhiko Urahata handled series scripts. Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide outside Japan and China, and AMEDIATEKA distributes it in Russia. Broadcast timing for the second season is not announced.
Sep 7
A review of Madhouse's Liar Game examines episode 9, in which protagonist Nao Kanzaki finally deceives an opponent. Stranded alone in the Losers' Revival round, her trusting nature nearly costs her the game. The piece frames the lie not as a fall from grace but as a form of shrewdness.
Aug 18
Beneath the Tangles argues that Madhouse's Liar Game, which it says is flying under the radar this season, carries a gospel message in its story of deception. The piece examines protagonist Nao Kanzaki, an eighteen-year-old whose trusting nature leads her into the Liar Game, where she is manipulated out of 100 million yen. She turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a strategist recently released from prison, for help. The analysis tracks her growth across the first three episodes as she learns to trust her savior.
Aug 18
The Liar Game anime announced four new cast members on Tuesday. Daisuke Namikawa plays Solario, a masked dealer overseeing the next Revival Round. Yūya Uchida, Hiroko Ushida, and Minoru Shiraishi join as participants Sho Kikuchi, Tadako Kosaka, and Yuichi Nishida. The anime is currently airing its second part, which began on July 7.
Jul 22
Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game: The Last Game manga ended in the August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha magazine. The final chapter will be collected as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga, releasing on October 19.
Jun 29
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.
Jun 22
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.
Jun 15
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.
May 31
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."