REMOW Co., Ltd. has unveiled the new trailer for the forthcoming anime adaptation of Liar Game. The series, produced by the esteemed animation studio Madhouse, is scheduled to start streaming on April 7 (JST) worldwide on Crunchyroll (excluding Japan and China), with Amediateka taking charge of distribution in Russia.
Along with the new trailer, the show’s theme song artists were revealed: The opening theme “Bubble” will be performed by Yorushika (the former Vocaloid P composer n-buna and singer suis), while the ending theme “Asahi” will be brought to life by the energetic dance group Lucky Kilimanjaro.
“The song ‘Bubble’ was crafted around the concept of tautology — that is, repetition, rephrasing the same meaning using different words,” Yorushika explained. “It reflects us, our everyday actions — our very existence. Or perhaps it’s more fitting to say it encapsulates the essence of living. In simpler terms, it’s about life itself.”
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The members of Lucky Kilimanjaro remarked, “At times, we lose direction, feel disheartened and attempt to conceal ourselves in shadows. When we considered Nao Kanzaki’s unwavering faith in others, we sensed a light that pierces through that darkness, guiding us back to a brighter path. This sentiment inspired our song. After the intense psychological duels of Liar Game leave your mind frazzled, we hope this track provides a moment of warmth and solace.”
Synopsis: A Mysterious Invitation. One Hundred Million Yen. The Game Begins.
College student Nao Kanzaki unexpectedly receives an odd letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen. She’s been selected to take part in the Liar Game — a high-stakes psychological duel where deception, betrayal, and lies rule. Naïve and painfully honest, Nao quickly finds herself in a tight spot. To escape, she seeks the help of Shinichi Akiyama, a genius former con artist with unmatched intellect. As they venture deeper into the twisted competition, the two must outsmart their adversaries in a world where trusting others could lead to disaster.
In a game founded on falsehoods, can honesty triumph?
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The new trailer and announcement of theme song performers follows an extensive addition to the voice cast earlier this week. Joining the previously announced voice talents Saya Hitomi as Nao and Takeo Otsuka as Shinichi are:
- Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda, a participant in the Liar Game; a heavyset and talkative man.
- Shoya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa, a participant in the Liar Game; a cocky and competitive young man.
- Ryosuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura, a participant in the Liar Game; a nervous and timid man.
- Taro Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato, a participant in the Liar Game; a man with a shaved head who wears a baseball uniform.
- Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura, a participant in the Liar Game; a young woman with a large ribbon tied to her ponytail.
- Toshinari Fukamachi as Daisuke Danno, a participant in the Liar Game; a cool-tempered young man who wears sunglasses.
- Naoya Miyase as Kosuke Tsunoda, a participant in the Liar Game; a friendly man recognized for his spiky hair.
- Misuzu Yamada as Reina Nishihara, a participant in the Liar Game; a petite woman with pigtails.
- Taihi Kimura as Shingo Fujita, a participant in the Liar Game; a quiet young man who tends to blend into the background.
- Misano Sakai as Jun Hosoe, a participant in the Liar Game; a woman who seems anxious and uneasy.
- Aya Gomazuru as Yuki Makihara, a participant in the Liar Game; a woman with a calm and composed demeanor.
- Ryo Nishizawa as Fumio Matsubara, a participant in the Liar Game; an aging owner of an ironworks factory who joined the game to repay his company’s debts.
- Taku Yashiro as Takayoshi Miura, a participant in the Liar Game; a man known for his mohawk and nose piercing.
- You Daichi as Hitomi Miyahara, a participant in the Liar Game; a woman exuding glamour who actively engages with those around her.
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Leronira
- Nobuo Tobita as Kazuo Fujisawa
- Yoji Ueda as Mitsuo Tanimura
Liar Game is based on the manga by Shinobu Kaitani, serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2005-2015. The well-liked series has led to a live-action TV drama in 2007, a live-action film in 2010, and a stage play in 2023.
The anime is being overseen by chief director Yuzo Sato, director Asami Kawano and series composition/screenwriter Tatsuhiko Urahata. The creative team also features character designer Kei Tsuchiya, sub character designer Ai Yokoyama, director of photography Hironobu Hatanaka, VFX supervisor Michiya Kato, editor Mariko Tsukatsune and sound director Kisuke Koizumi (sound production by Bit Grooove Promotion), with art boards by Hideyuki Ueno and art setting by Shinji Sugiyama.
