The highly anticipated “LIAR GAME” anime series is heating up, with three more talented voice actors officially joining the cast of this intense psychological thriller! Based on Shinobu Kaitani’s gripping manga, the series promises a battle of wits where deceit and strategy are paramount.
Adding their voices to the complex world of “LIAR GAME” are:
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Leronira – Fans will recognize Nakaya-san from his powerful portrayal of Akira Nishikiyama in the popular Yakuza games.
- Nobuo Tobita as Kazuo Fujisawa – Known for his diverse roles, including Dayon in Mr. Osomatsu.
- Yoji Ueda as Mitsuo Tanimura – Recently captivated audiences as Eisen in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
This star-studded vocal lineup is just one piece of the incredible team bringing “LIAR GAME” to life. The series is being produced by studio MADHOUSE, with Yuzo Sato, acclaimed for Kaiji: The Ultimate Survivor, serving as chief director. Asami Kawano, known for her work on episodes of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, is directing, while Tatsuhiko Urahata of Hajime no Ippo fame is handling the series composition and scripts. Character designs are crafted by Kei Tsuchiya (TRILLION GAME), and the evocative music is composed by Yugo Kanno (PLUTO).
Mark your calendars! The “LIAR GAME” anime is scheduled to premiere in April 2026.
For those unfamiliar with the thrilling premise, imagine this: College student Nao Kanzaki receives an enigmatic invitation and a suitcase containing 100 million yen. She’s unwittingly drawn into the “LIAR GAME”—a brutal, high-stakes psychological battle where truth is currency and betrayal is the ultimate weapon. Nao, with her painfully honest and naive nature, quickly finds herself in over her head. Her only hope? To form an unlikely alliance with Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist whose unmatched intellect might just be their key to survival. As they delve deeper into this twisted game, they must outsmart cunning opponents in a world where trust can be a fatal mistake. The core question remains: in a game built entirely on lies, can honesty ever truly triumph?