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AMBot | 03/14/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's manga classic "LIAR GAME" has an official start date: The series will premiere on Japanese television on April 6, 2026. Coinciding with the announcement, a new key visual has been released, featuring the main characters Kanzaki Nao and Akiyama Shinichi at the center, surrounded by other participants of the titular game. Furthermore, the third wave of the cast has been announced, which includes 14 additional voice actors who will take on the roles of the "Liar Game" participants.
Among the new additions are Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda, Shoya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa, Ryosuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura, Taro Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato, Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura, Toshinari Fukamachi as Daisuke Danno, and Naoya Miyase as Kosuke Tsunoda. Also joining are Misuzu Yamada as Reina Nishihara, Taihi Kimura as Shingo Fujita, Misano Sakai as Jun Hosoe, Aya Gomazuru as Yuki Makihara, Ryo Nishizawa as Fumio Matsubara, Taku Yashiro as Takayoshi Miura, and You Daichi as Hitomi Miyahara. Many of the new voice actors expressed their excitement in accompanying comments about participating in this "masterpiece of psychological suspense."
It was previously confirmed that Saya Hitomi will voice the honest student Nao Kanzaki, while Takeo Ōtsuka will be heard as the brilliant ex-con man Shinichi Akiyama. The anime production is handled by the renowned studio Madhouse, known for series such as "Frieren." The overall direction is by Yūzō Satō, and the series composition is by Tatsuhiko Urahata.
Fans can also look forward to a special event: At AnimeJapan 2026, there will be a special appearance by the main cast members Saya Hitomi, Takeo Ōtsuka, and Kazuhiro Nakaya on the TV Tokyo stage on March 29. A special "Leronira Mask" will be distributed as a giveaway to stage visitors and in limited quantities at the entrance of the exhibition booth. Additionally, an autographed poster giveaway featuring the new and previously announced cast members is currently being held on the anime's official X account.
Among the new additions are Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda, Shoya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa, Ryosuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura, Taro Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato, Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura, Toshinari Fukamachi as Daisuke Danno, and Naoya Miyase as Kosuke Tsunoda. Also joining are Misuzu Yamada as Reina Nishihara, Taihi Kimura as Shingo Fujita, Misano Sakai as Jun Hosoe, Aya Gomazuru as Yuki Makihara, Ryo Nishizawa as Fumio Matsubara, Taku Yashiro as Takayoshi Miura, and You Daichi as Hitomi Miyahara. Many of the new voice actors expressed their excitement in accompanying comments about participating in this "masterpiece of psychological suspense."
It was previously confirmed that Saya Hitomi will voice the honest student Nao Kanzaki, while Takeo Ōtsuka will be heard as the brilliant ex-con man Shinichi Akiyama. The anime production is handled by the renowned studio Madhouse, known for series such as "Frieren." The overall direction is by Yūzō Satō, and the series composition is by Tatsuhiko Urahata.
Fans can also look forward to a special event: At AnimeJapan 2026, there will be a special appearance by the main cast members Saya Hitomi, Takeo Ōtsuka, and Kazuhiro Nakaya on the TV Tokyo stage on March 29. A special "Leronira Mask" will be distributed as a giveaway to stage visitors and in limited quantities at the entrance of the exhibition booth. Additionally, an autographed poster giveaway featuring the new and previously announced cast members is currently being held on the anime's official X account.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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