Liar Game 2007
What is Liar Game?
"Liar Game" is a Japanese television series that aired in 2007, based on the suspense manga by Shinobu Kaitani. The story follows Nao Kanzaki, a college student known for her honesty and trusting nature, who receives a mysterious black postcard inviting her to participate in the "Liar Game Tournament." Along with the invitation is a box containing 100 million yen, marking the beginning of a psychological battle where
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 14, 2007
- Last aired
- Jan 19, 2010
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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"Liar Game" is a Japanese television series that aired in 2007, based on the suspense manga by Shinobu Kaitani. The story follows Nao Kanzaki, a college student known for her honesty and trusting nature, who receives a mysterious black postcard inviting her to participate in the "Liar Game Tournament." Along with the invitation is a box containing 100 million yen, marking the beginning of a psychological battle where participants must deceive one another to win the prize money. Each round pits players against each other in schemes designed to trick opponents out of their money, with severe debt consequences for those who lose. The series was broadcast on Fuji TV and directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama, Ayako Oki, and Yasushi Ueda. It originally ran from April to June 2007 and consisted of 11 episodes. The show explores themes of trust, betrayal, and human psychology within a high-stakes competitive setting.
Should you watch it?
“An honest college student is forced into a high-stakes tournament involving psychological manipulation and massive debt.”
- engaging premise
- high-stakes tension
- intense psychological pressure
- high-stakes financial consequences
Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers centered on strategy and deception.
The series features intense psychological conflict and themes of financial desperation.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 14, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 21, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 28, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 May 5, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 May 12, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 May 19, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 May 26, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 2, 2007
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 9, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 16, 2007
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 23, 2007
Season 2 · 9 episodes
- E1 Fierce and mutual cheats, the game continues Nov 10, 2009
- E2 Finally Akiyama appears Nov 17, 2009
- E3 The magnificent comeback Nov 24, 2009
- E4 Betrayal outbreak! Dec 1, 2009
- E5 Close to the final battle Dec 8, 2009
- E6 The mystery of the secret weapon Dec 15, 2009
- E7 Climax Dec 22, 2009
- E8 Secret of the two geniuses Jan 12, 2010
- E9 Forbidden last round Jan 19, 2010
Frequently asked questions
What is the Liar Game Tournament?
It is a competition where participants must trick opponents out of money to win.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a college student known for her honesty and naivete.
What happens to the loser?
The loser owes the LGT 100 million yen which is collected by any means.
How much money is involved?
Participants receive 100 million yen to begin the game.
What is the goal of the first round?
The goal is to trick the other player out of their hundred million yen.