Description
"4-Nin wa Sorezore Uso o Tsuku" centers on four high school students—Haruto Tono, Yui Akebi, Kazuki Makabe, and Mitsuki Sase—who each harbor secrets they are desperate to conceal. The narrative unfolds as these characters navigate their intertwined lives, using deception to protect their vulnerabilities while forming unexpected connections.
Haruto Tono, a seemingly perfect honor student, hides his true identity as a delinquent who frequently skips school. Yui Akebi, a cheerful and popular girl, conceals her struggles with a toxic family environment and her reliance on part-time jobs to survive. Kazuki Makabe, a quiet and reserved boy, masks his involvement in underground gambling to support his ailing mother. Mitsuki Sase, a talented artist, hides her insecurities about her work and her fear of failure.
The story begins when the four are assigned to work together on a school project. Initially, their interactions are superficial, with each character maintaining their fabricated personas. However, as they spend more time together, cracks in their facades begin to show. Through a series of events, they gradually uncover each other’s secrets, leading to moments of conflict, understanding, and eventual camaraderie.
The plot explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and the consequences of deception. Each character’s lies are rooted in their desire to protect themselves or others, but these falsehoods often complicate their relationships and create tension. As the story progresses, the group learns to rely on one another, finding solace in their shared struggles and developing genuine bonds.
The narrative balances humor and drama, with lighthearted moments contrasting the heavier emotional undertones. The characters’ growth is central to the story, as they confront their fears and insecurities, ultimately striving to live more authentically. The series delves into the complexities of human relationships, highlighting how honesty and mutual support can lead to personal transformation.
Haruto Tono, a seemingly perfect honor student, hides his true identity as a delinquent who frequently skips school. Yui Akebi, a cheerful and popular girl, conceals her struggles with a toxic family environment and her reliance on part-time jobs to survive. Kazuki Makabe, a quiet and reserved boy, masks his involvement in underground gambling to support his ailing mother. Mitsuki Sase, a talented artist, hides her insecurities about her work and her fear of failure.
The story begins when the four are assigned to work together on a school project. Initially, their interactions are superficial, with each character maintaining their fabricated personas. However, as they spend more time together, cracks in their facades begin to show. Through a series of events, they gradually uncover each other’s secrets, leading to moments of conflict, understanding, and eventual camaraderie.
The plot explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and the consequences of deception. Each character’s lies are rooted in their desire to protect themselves or others, but these falsehoods often complicate their relationships and create tension. As the story progresses, the group learns to rely on one another, finding solace in their shared struggles and developing genuine bonds.
The narrative balances humor and drama, with lighthearted moments contrasting the heavier emotional undertones. The characters’ growth is central to the story, as they confront their fears and insecurities, ultimately striving to live more authentically. The series delves into the complexities of human relationships, highlighting how honesty and mutual support can lead to personal transformation.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Four Girls' Secrets
2School Festival
3Surprise
4Wish upon a Star
5Beach
6The Sleepover
7Ring Out! The Songs of Friends
8Hanzо̄'s Challenge
9Find Fuku-chan!
10Atami
11Goodbye, Colonel
Cast
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Staff
- DirectorMakoto Hoshino
- MusicTomoki Kikuya
- Character DesignRuriko Watanabe
- Sound DirectorTakatoshi Hamano
- ScriptMegumi ShimizuMegumu SasanoRie Koshika
- Episode DirectorYūsaku SaotomeHiroshi KuboMakoto HoshinoTakanori YanoKōsuke Kobayashi
- Chief Animation DirectorTakashi KobayashiToshiko SasakiMamiko MizutaniYoshie MatsumotoTōko NakamuraMihoko ŌkawaShōta UenoTakahiro Miura
- ProducerMegumi SuzukiKanako TadaYoshihiro YoshidaAya TakahashiYōsuke TamuraZhong Ji Shen
- Series CompositionMegumi Shimizu
- Original creator
- 3D DirectorKōtarō Itō
- Director of PhotographyNorimasa Teramoto
- StoryboardHiroshi KuboKatsuyuki KoderaMakoto HoshinoShōgo AraiShiyo HatsumidaTaichi Oikawa
- Unit DirectorMakoto Hoshino
- Animation DirectorTakashi KobayashiToshiko SasakiMasumi HattoriAyako IshiharaMichiko TomodaKi Yeop KimWon-Yong SungJong Heon KimJung Woo KimSang-tae ShinYoshie MatsumotoAyako TanaiYasuhiro UenoAyumi ŌkuboTōko NakamuraYoshitaka NagataMihoko ŌkawaKōsei KudoShōta YoshidaHyeon Suk MinKyung Seok ChoiShōta UenoGuan Song DuanAh-Ra Cho
Production
- Animation ProductionStudio Flad
- ProductionABC AnimationBandai Namco Music LiveStudio PierrotMediBangSeisaku Iinkai wa Uso o Tsuku
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Insert songs
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