Image: Niichi / KADOKAWA / „Reality Sometimes Lies“ Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 07/20/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The romantic comedy "Reality Sometimes Lies" (Japanese: "Genjitsu mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku"), long established among fans of the scene, will be adapted into a TV anime in 2027. Publisher KADOKAWA announced this on July 19, 2026. The story, which originally started as a dōjinshi (self-published work), won the hearts of readers primarily through platform X (formerly Twitter), where it garnered over 520,000 followers.
At the center of the plot are the boy Kaoru, who is forced to dress as a girl due to a misunderstanding, and the reclusive gamer girl Nanami. The two meet through an online game, with Kaoru using a female avatar. When they finally meet in real life, Nanami is initially shocked that Kaoru is a boy—but from this confusion develops a heartwarming, bittersweet relationship.
The manga is published by KADOKAWA under the imprint Chukei Comics KITORA and currently comprises eight volumes. The ninth and final volume is set to be released in September 2026, before the start of the anime broadcast. The announcement thus comes at a time when the source material is nearing its conclusion—an ideal prerequisite for a faithful adaptation.
Author Niichi commented in a statement: "Thanks to your support, the anime adaptation of 'Reality Sometimes Lies' has been decided! I myself never even dreamed of it, let alone expected it—I am overwhelmed with joy and surprise. Your fandom has forged this wonderful connection. Thank you so, so much! I can clearly feel that the production team loves the atmosphere and themes of 'Reality Sometimes Lies,' and I am eagerly following the work. I hope you are just as excited to see Kaoru and Nanami act and interact on the anime stage! Let's look forward to it together!"
Further details such as the broadcaster, studio, or voice actors are not yet known. The production is expected to air sometime in 2027.
At the center of the plot are the boy Kaoru, who is forced to dress as a girl due to a misunderstanding, and the reclusive gamer girl Nanami. The two meet through an online game, with Kaoru using a female avatar. When they finally meet in real life, Nanami is initially shocked that Kaoru is a boy—but from this confusion develops a heartwarming, bittersweet relationship.
The manga is published by KADOKAWA under the imprint Chukei Comics KITORA and currently comprises eight volumes. The ninth and final volume is set to be released in September 2026, before the start of the anime broadcast. The announcement thus comes at a time when the source material is nearing its conclusion—an ideal prerequisite for a faithful adaptation.
Author Niichi commented in a statement: "Thanks to your support, the anime adaptation of 'Reality Sometimes Lies' has been decided! I myself never even dreamed of it, let alone expected it—I am overwhelmed with joy and surprise. Your fandom has forged this wonderful connection. Thank you so, so much! I can clearly feel that the production team loves the atmosphere and themes of 'Reality Sometimes Lies,' and I am eagerly following the work. I hope you are just as excited to see Kaoru and Nanami act and interact on the anime stage! Let's look forward to it together!"
Further details such as the broadcaster, studio, or voice actors are not yet known. The production is expected to air sometime in 2027.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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