Hiroaki Matsuyama
Director
Liar Game (2007)
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 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.
Released April 14, 2007
Episode 48 min
None+
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Production Companies: Fuji Television Network
Network: Fuji TV
8.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
A fierce battle of the wits begins over one million dollars. Heart pounding psychological tricks keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
April 14, 2007, midnight
10.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
What will be the conclusion of the great struggle? What secret plan could Akiyama have up his sleeve to turn the tables?
April 21, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
A competition for 22 million dollars, decided by minority vote, begins. Could you survive on this new stage?
April 28, 2007, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
X’s identity is revealed at last! In this twist-filled drama, who will come out on top, X or Akiyama?
May 5, 2007, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
May 12, 2007, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
The surprising revival round begins: Restructuring Game! The ensnared Nao suffers alone, with nowhere to turn.
May 19, 2007, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Driven into a corner, Nao has fallen into despair. Could a miracle turn things around? Where is Akiyama?
May 26, 2007, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Akiyama works wonders at the Restructuring Game’s conclusion. Onward to the next stage!
June 2, 2007, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
A formidable new enemy appears in the Smuggling Game! Is victory possible? Nao and Akiyama begin to fight in this next round.
June 9, 2007, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Yokoya’s terrifying true nature is revealed in a shocking development. Akiyama is enraged and Nao is devastated in this tumultuous round.
June 16, 2007, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
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.
June 23, 2007, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
None
June 23, 2007, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
None
June 23, 2007, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 48 min.
Season Runtime: 1058 min.
Released: April 14, 2007
Last Air Date: Jan. 19, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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