ライアーゲーム — Season 1
Nao Kanzaki is an honest college student who receives a hundred million yen one day, along with a card saying she has been chosen to take part in the "Liar Game". The aim of the game is to trick the o
About this season
Nao Kanzaki is an honest college student who receives a hundred million yen one day, along with a card saying she has been chosen to take part in the "Liar Game". The aim of the game is to trick the other players out of their hundred million dollars. At the end, the winner gets the hundred million and the loser is a hundred million yen in debt. The next day, she receives notification that her opponent is her former teacher, Kazuo Fujisawa. She goes to him, seeking help, but ends up getting tricked into handing her money over. Desperate, she approaches the police for help, but they are unable to do anything. However, she is told of a mastermind swindler, Shin'ichi Akiyama, who is to be released from jail the next day. Desperate, she goes to him for help.
Episodes (11)
1. Episode 1
8.5Aired 14 April 2007 • 36 min
A fierce battle of the wits begins over one million dollars. Heart pounding psychological tricks keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
2. Episode 2
9.7Aired 21 April 2007 • 36 min
What will be the conclusion of the great struggle? What secret plan could Akiyama have up his sleeve to turn the tables?
3. Episode 3
9.0Aired 28 April 2007 • 36 min
A competition for 22 million dollars, decided by minority vote, begins. Could you survive on this new stage?
4. Episode 4
9.0Aired 5 May 2007 • 35 min
X’s identity is revealed at last! In this twist-filled drama, who will come out on top, X or Akiyama?
5. Episode 5
8.0Aired 12 May 2007 • 36 min
Who will claim the $21 million prize in this shocking conclusion? What is the true aim of the Liar Game Tournament? The fight shifts to a new arena.
6. Episode 6
8.0Aired 19 May 2007 • 36 min
The surprising revival round begins: Restructuring Game! The ensnared Nao suffers alone, with nowhere to turn.
7. Episode 7
8.5Aired 26 May 2007 • 36 min
Driven into a corner, Nao has fallen into despair. Could a miracle turn things around? Where is Akiyama?
8. Episode 8
7.5Aired 2 June 2007 • 36 min
Akiyama works wonders at the Restructuring Game’s conclusion. Onward to the next stage!
9. Episode 9
8.5Aired 9 June 2007 • 36 min
A formidable new enemy appears in the Smuggling Game! Is victory possible? Nao and Akiyama begin to fight in this next round.
10. Episode 10
8.5Aired 16 June 2007 • 36 min
Yokoya’s terrifying true nature is revealed in a shocking development. Akiyama is enraged and Nao is devastated in this tumultuous round.
11. Episode 11
8.0Aired 23 June 2007 • 142 min
The final game has been prepared. Despair, deception, betrayal, lies… and hope. Each player’s true nature will be revealed, and all of Liar Game’s secrets will become clear in this final encounter. Saturday's Premium Special Project: 3 Hour Special.