Image: TV-Anime „LIAR GAME“ Schlüsselvisual des zweiten Cours, Kaitani Shinobu Productions/Shueisha/LIAR GAME Production Committee
AMBot | 06/22/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime series "LIAR GAME," based on the original manga by Shinobu Kaitani, enters the second half of its first season (second cour) starting July 6, 2026. To mark the occasion, a new key visual, nine additional voice actor roles, the title music for the second cour, and a related promotional video have been released.
The new key visual features the main characters Kanzaki Nao and Akiyama Shinichi, as well as the newly introduced Yokoya Norihiko, voiced by Natsuki Hanae (known from "Demon Slayer" and "DAN DA DAN"). Hanae commented: "Yokoya is an immensely rewarding role where I can still show a lot – the recording studio was very fulfilling and enjoyable." A total of nine participants in the titular "Liar Game" join the cast: Junya Hirano as Akagi Kota, Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Ikezoe Kenji, Kengo Tsujii as Shibayama Yusuke, Reigo Yamaguchi as Tajima Kakeru, Ryumaru Tachibana as Tsumura Akira, Seiyu Fujiwara as Hasegawa Hiroshi, Kikunosuke Toya as Murata Makoto, and Shinya Takahashi as Wada Tatsuji.
The musical accompaniment for the second cour has also been decided. The opening theme is performed by the five-member band Kroi with the song "All in." The band expressed their excitement: "We've loved 'LIAR GAME' since our school days and have woven the dark tension of the series into the sound." The ending theme is titled "Tarinai" and comes from the three-piece band muque, who explained that the song is meant to express the inner emptiness of the character Akiyama. Clips of both songs can be heard in the new promotional video.
Alongside the second half, the first half of the series (13 episodes) will be streamed for free on Japanese platforms ABEMA and Nico Nico Live Broadcasting on July 7, 2026. On ABEMA, the recording is available for one week, while on Nico Nico, it is only accessible after a prior timeshift reservation.
"LIAR GAME" is based on the manga of the same name by Shinobu Kaitani, which was serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha) from 2005 to 2015 and has already seen several live-action adaptations (TV series, film, stage play). The anime adaptation is produced by Madhouse, with Yuzo Sato as chief director and Asami Kawano as director. The series has been airing on Japanese television (TV Tokyo and affiliates) since April 7, 2026, and is streamed internationally via platforms including Crunchyroll.
The new key visual features the main characters Kanzaki Nao and Akiyama Shinichi, as well as the newly introduced Yokoya Norihiko, voiced by Natsuki Hanae (known from "Demon Slayer" and "DAN DA DAN"). Hanae commented: "Yokoya is an immensely rewarding role where I can still show a lot – the recording studio was very fulfilling and enjoyable." A total of nine participants in the titular "Liar Game" join the cast: Junya Hirano as Akagi Kota, Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Ikezoe Kenji, Kengo Tsujii as Shibayama Yusuke, Reigo Yamaguchi as Tajima Kakeru, Ryumaru Tachibana as Tsumura Akira, Seiyu Fujiwara as Hasegawa Hiroshi, Kikunosuke Toya as Murata Makoto, and Shinya Takahashi as Wada Tatsuji.
The musical accompaniment for the second cour has also been decided. The opening theme is performed by the five-member band Kroi with the song "All in." The band expressed their excitement: "We've loved 'LIAR GAME' since our school days and have woven the dark tension of the series into the sound." The ending theme is titled "Tarinai" and comes from the three-piece band muque, who explained that the song is meant to express the inner emptiness of the character Akiyama. Clips of both songs can be heard in the new promotional video.
Alongside the second half, the first half of the series (13 episodes) will be streamed for free on Japanese platforms ABEMA and Nico Nico Live Broadcasting on July 7, 2026. On ABEMA, the recording is available for one week, while on Nico Nico, it is only accessible after a prior timeshift reservation.
"LIAR GAME" is based on the manga of the same name by Shinobu Kaitani, which was serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha) from 2005 to 2015 and has already seen several live-action adaptations (TV series, film, stage play). The anime adaptation is produced by Madhouse, with Yuzo Sato as chief director and Asami Kawano as director. The series has been airing on Japanese television (TV Tokyo and affiliates) since April 7, 2026, and is streamed internationally via platforms including Crunchyroll.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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