“Honest college student Nao enters Liar Game, teams with con artist Akiyama to survive deception tournament.”
Liar Game
LIAR GAME
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Synopsis
Honest college student Nao enters Liar Game, teams with con artist Akiyama to survive deception tournament.
College student Nao Kanzaki has always adhered to her name's meaning: "foolishly honest." However, after opening an unsolicited package containing one hundred million yen, she inadvertently accepts an invitation for the "Liar Game." In this tournament, contestants are encouraged to betray and deceive their opponents to gain a massive amount of cash; conversely, losing will incur a lifetime debt. With all hopes lost, her only option left is to seek help from a con artist. On that same day, the infamous swindler Shinichi Akiyama is finally released from jail. This former psychology student is known for single-handedly bankrupting an entire company, and Nao believes he is her only chance at escaping her dire situation. At first, Shinichi is hesitant to commit another crime, ignoring Nao and her request. But after seeing her desperation and persistence, he agrees to assist her. In this fraudulent world, Nao and Shinichi have their own motives. Yet, soon they see the true nature of not only the game but also everyone involved.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 60 sampled reviews
What 60 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.94 · split reception
5.8 pts
Recommenders 9.2 · others 3.4
↓ 0.53
Running avg · May 2008 → Nov 2025
- 9 “Liar Game is an incredibly addictive read from the very beginning, featuring a simple premise elevated by complex and surprising plot twists that keep me constantly engaged. While the art is not...”
- 8 “The plot and the way the games unfold are incredibly compelling, offering a fascinating look into human morals and trust. While the main character’s naivety and the lackluster art style can be...”
- 10 “This manga is a mind-blowing psychological masterpiece that provides an incredibly immersive experience through its brilliant exploration of human greed and manipulation. While the art is merely...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 203 × 19 ch × vol
- Total read 27h 04m approx
- Published Feb 2005 – Jan 2015
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1483 catalog