Shinobu Kaitani’s LIAR GAME is officially getting a TV anime by studio MADHOUSE in 2026, revealing a teaser visual, trailer, and main staff. This is the first-ever TV anime adaptation of the suspense manga, which was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2005 to 2015. Kaitani is also known as the creator of One Outs.
LIAR GAME was previously adapted into a live-action drama in 2007, a live-action film in 2010, and a stage
play in 2023. Now, its TV anime adaptation will be produced by MADHOUSE, which recently produced titles like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. The staff working on the anime includes:
- Chief Director: Yuzo Sato
- Director: Asami Kawano
- Series Composition & Screenwriter: Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character Designer: Kei Tsuchiya
- Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
- Animation Production: MADHOUSE
You can watch the teaser trailer below.
Also check out the first teaser visual:
LIAR GAME Anime Main Staff Comments on the Adaptation
Original Creator: Shinobu Kaitani
This year marks the 20 years since the first appearance of LIAR GAME in Young Jump, and this anniversary serves as the announcement of the anime adaptation of the series. At the time, it began serialization with the theme of “The importance of trust” but in the 20 years since its release we have gone through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the explosive rise of social media, and an increasingly distrustful world…I feel that now, the theme of my series is more relevant than ever. And so I feel it is fitting that in this era we get the LIAR GAME anime. Whether you’re someone who feels nostalgic for this series or someone discovering it for the first time, I believe this story will resonate with you in some way. I hope you look forward to it.
Chief Director: Yuzo Sato
I remember that LIAR GAME was a big deal back when I first watched the live-action TV drama adaptation. Then before I knew it, 18 years had passed, and I’m still shocked by that. I guess I’ve gotten older too. I had worked previously on the anime adaptation of Mr. Kaitani’s other work titled One Outs, so I am happy that we have another chance to connect like this, working on the adaptation of his most representative work LIAR GAME. I had a fantastic time working on One Outs, and I hope we can have as much fun working on this series. I’ll do my best!
This is the first anime adaptation of one of Mr. Kaitani’s original works in a long time, and we hope you will all be looking forward to it!
Director: Asami Kawano
I thought the core of this work would be in all these strategic mind games and deception, but I found the real appeal in the drama, characters, and the relationships they have with each other. With the solid support of my amazing senior colleagues, I’ll give it my all to make sure that appeal shines through.I promise to always give 100%! But I’m already overwhelmed by the numbers, more numbers, and and even more dialogue. Help me, Akiyama-san! You love making these characters talk, huh!! Just because you’re smart doesn’t mean we have to suffer!
Series Composition & Screenwriter: Tatsuhiko Urahata
I’ve been a huge fan of LIAR GAME since its original serialization, so it’s an honor to be involved in this anime adaptation. In this work, I hope viewers will enjoy the many games the characters get trapped in, the clever strategies they create to overcome them, and the growth of our protagonist, Nao. Please look forward to it!
Character Designer: Kei Tsuchiya
It’s such an honor to get to participate in the anime adaptation of LIAR GAME. Whenever I start design work on a new series, I’m brimming with excitement. I swear to do everything in my power to respect Mr. Kaitani’s artistic vision and help bring these characters to life without compromising the original work. I hope everybody looks forward to the anime adaptation of LIAR GAME!
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
LIAR GAME’s intricately calculated strategies and schemes…the fast-paced battles crafted with deceiving words…it really is such an exciting series. I hope everyone not only enjoys watching the series’ characters rack their brains and sometimes join forces with their opponents to survive, but also enjoy being deceived right along with them. I’ll be devoting myself into making the sound of the anime build the tension and thrills in these mind games, creating a perfect atmosphere for these deceive-or-be-deceived face-offs between characters. I will do my best to ensure our audience truly feels the experience.
Source: Press Release, LIAR GAME Official Website
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