Updated March 14, 2026 at 5:36am: Added voice actors (seiyuu).
If psychological thrillers built around deception and strategy are your kind of story, the Liar Game anime should already be on your radar.
With the first major announcements confirmed, Liar Game voice actors are now drawing attention ahead of the series’ debut.
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Adapted from Shinobu Kaitani’s long-running manga, the anime brings its high-stakes mind games to the screen under a notable production team.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast, story, and release details.
What is Liar Game?
Liar Game began as a manga series written and illustrated by Shinobu Kaitani. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump from February 17, 2005, to January 22, 2015, and compiled into 19 volumes.
The series gained a strong following for its psychological tension, strategic battles, and exploration of trust under pressure.
The Liar Game anime adaptation was officially announced on August 22, 2025. It is being produced by Madhouse, the studio known for titles such as Death Note, One Punch Man Season 1, and Frieren Beyond Journey’s End.
The adaptation marks the first animated version of the series, following earlier live-action adaptations in Japan and South Korea.
The story follows Nao Kanzaki, an honest and trusting college student who unexpectedly receives a large sum of money and an invitation to participate in the mysterious “Liar Game.”
Contestants must deceive one another through structured psychological challenges, with massive debt awaiting those who lose.
To survive, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist whose analytical skills allow him to navigate the game’s layered traps. Together, they face increasingly complex mind games where alliances shift, trust is tested, and strategy outweighs brute strength.
The Liar Game anime centers on how ordinary people react when placed under extreme psychological pressure.
Liar Game release date
The Liar Game release date is set for April 6, 2026 according to the countdown on Liar Game’s X account. The series scheduled to air on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks in Japan.
Liar Game voice actors
The confirmed Liar Game voice actors for the main cast include:
| CHARACTER | DESCRIPTION | VOICE ACTORS | OTHER FAMOUS ROLES |
 Nao Kanzaki | Nao is a trusting and good-natured college freshman whose naivety earns her the nickname “Naive Nao.” After being drawn into the Liar Game, she seeks help from former con artist Akiyama. |  Saya Hitomi | Yoshi Miwa (Blue Exorcist) Minori Tamana (My Awkward Senpai) |
 Shinichi Akiyama | Akiyama is a former genius con artist with a master’s degree in psychology who joins the Liar Game to help Nao. He uses his sharp intellect and fearless strategies to outmaneuver opponents. |  Takeo Otsuka | Aqua Hoshino (Oshi no Ko) Jinshi (Apothecary Diaries) Sunday (Honkai Star Rail) Haru Tennoji (Trillion Game) Tsukasa Akeuraji (Medalist) |
 Kazuo Fujisawa | Nao’s former middle school homeroom teacher, who once supported her during her father’s illness. He reunites with her as a fellow contestant in the Liar Game. |  Nobuo Tobita | Meleoron (Hunter x Hunter) Ebisu & Zetsu (Naruto) Ashura Doji & Pekoms (One Piece) |
 Leronira | A masked dealer in the Liar Game, he oversees the competitions with calm composure and strict neutrality. |  Kazuhiro Nakaya | Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza Like a Dragon) |
 Mitsuo Tanimura | Tanimura is a lawyer Nao turns to for help after being forced into the Liar Game. He is secretly part of the organization, guiding participants deeper into the competition. |  Yoji Ueda | Eisen (Frieren Beyond Journey’s End) Leif Erikson (Vinland Saga) Ouetsu Nimaiya (Bleach Thounsad-Year Blood War) |
 Daisuke Danno | A participant in the Liar Game. A cool-tempered young man who wears sunglasses. |  Toshinari Fukamachi | Hatz (Tower of God) Kazushi Tatsuishi (My Happy Marriage) |
 Kosuke Tsunoda | A participant in the Liar Game. A friendly man who’s known for his spiky hair. |  Naoya Miyase | Suzaki (Beyblade X) Gilbert Blythe (Anne Shirley) |
 Hiroto Kitamura | A participant in the Liar Game. A nervous and timid man. |  Ryosuke Asano | Kingo Nakamura (Blue Miburo) Zanzo Kasai (Ninja to Gokudo) |
 Shingo Fujita | A participant in the Liar Game. A quiet young man who tends to blend in with the background. |  Taihi Kimura | Takeru Narihira (Onmyou Kaiten Re:Birth) Adam Krensh (The Beginning After the End) |
 Tetsuzo Sato | A participant in the Liar Game. A man with a shaved head who wears a baseball uniform. |  Tarou Kiuchi | G4 (One Punch Man) Shingo Takasugi (Captain Tsubasa) Kazumasa Hanayama (Haikyuu!!) |
 Eda Teruyuki | A participant in the Liar Game. A heavyset and talkative man. |  Yasukata Tomioka | Miya’s Father (Dekin no Mogura) |
 Hitomi Miyahara | A participant in the Liar Game. A woman with an air of glamour who actively engages with the people around her. |  You Taichi | Guideau (The Witch and the Beast) Hiro Sohma (Fruits Basket) Akane (Chainsawman) |
 Makiko Tamura | A participant in the Liar Game. A young woman with a large ribbon tied to her ponytail. |  Riko Akechi | Riko Sakurauchi (Love Live Sunshine) Yuna Tachiki (Mashiro no Oto) Quartz (Arknights) |
 Reina Nishihara | A participant in the Liar Game. A petite woman with twin tails. |  Misuzu Yamada | Arnest Flaming (Hero Classroom) Altina Heipyst (From Common Job Class to the Strongest in the World) Koushi Nagumo (Mother of the Goddess’ Dormitory) |
 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. |  Ryo Nishizawa | Tadashi Misumi (Blue Exorcist) |
 Yuki Makihara | A participant in the Liar Game. A woman with a calm and composed demeanor. |  Aya Gomazuru | Kinu & Chiyo (Hanyou no Yashahime) |
 Jun Hosoe | A participant in the Liar Game. A woman who appears anxious and uneasy. |  Sakai Misano | Gonza (Material Collector’s Another World Travels) |
 Takayoshi Miura | A participant in the Liar Game. A man distinguished by his mohawk and nose piercing. |  Taku Yashiro | Gugu (To Your Eternity) Sanosuke Sagara (Rurouni Kenshin) Natsuo Fuji (Domestic Girlfriend) Shishiba (Sakamoto Days) Kouichi Shindou (Horimiya) |
 Takahiro Kikuzawa | A participant in the Liar Game. A cocky and competitive young man. |  Shoya Ishige | Wakana Gojo (My Dress-Up Darling) Daichi Arai (Baan the Boundary of Adulthood) |
Where to watch Liar Game
As of writing, international streaming details have not yet been officially confirmed, though major platforms often secure simulcast rights for high-profile adaptations.
First published on February 25, 2026 at 12:54pm.
