100 million yen psychological game is intense setup—starting with that massive sum instantly establishes high stakes for life-changing deception. Yuzo Sato directing at MADHOUSE is dream team; the Kaiji director bringing psychological thriller expertise to another game series promises quality. Three veteran actors suggest complex characters—casting Kazuhiro Nakaya, Nobuo Tobita, and Yoji Ueda indicates these aren't simple opponents. Honest protagonist in lying game creates irony; Nao's painful honesty forcing her to navigate deception world generates compelling tension.

The tournament of torture has announced three more cast members today as the upcoming LIAR GAME TV anime series, based on the manga of the same name by Shinobu Kaitani, readies these three new characters for their chance to win big.

New Cast Members

Leronira - Kazuhiro Nakaya (Known for: Akira Nishikiyama in the Yakuza games)

Kazuo Fujisawa - Nobuo Tobita (Known for: Dayon in Mr. Osomatsu)

Mitsuo Tanimura - Yoji Ueda (Known for: Eisen in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)

Production Staff

Chief Director: Yuzo Sato (Kaiji: The Ultimate Survivor)

Director: Asami Kawano (episodes of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999)

Animation Studio: MADHOUSE

Series Composition/Scripts: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Hajime no Ippo)

Character Designer: Kei Tsuchiya (TRILLION GAME)

Music: Yugo Kanno (PLUTO)

About the Series

REMOW, which has licensed the series for English-speaking audiences, describes LIAR GAME:

A Mysterious Invitation. One Hundred Million Yen. The Game Begins.

College student Nao Kanzaki suddenly receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen. She's been chosen to participate in the LIAR GAME—a high-stakes psychological battle where lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme. Naïve and painfully honest, Nao quickly finds herself cornered.

To survive, she turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist with unmatched intellect. As they dive deeper into the twisted game, the two must outwit opponents in a world where trusting others could be fatal.

In a game built on lies, can honesty prevail?

Premiere Information

Date: April 2026

Are you excited for LIAR GAME? Did you read the manga? What do you think of the psychological game premise? Which cast member are you most interested in? Share your thoughts in the comments below!