The TV anime LIAR GAME, based on the manga by Shinobu Kaitani, officially enters its second cour on July 6. To mark the occasion, the production has unveiled a new key visual, nine new cast members, opening and ending theme information, and a fresh promotional video all at once.

Nine New Cast Members Join the Game

The second cour introduces nine new participants to the Liar Game. Their voice cast is as follows:

• Yokoya Norihiko — voiced by Natsuki Hanae
• Akagi Kota — voiced by Junya Hirano
• Ikezoe Kenji — voiced by Tomohiro Yamaguchi
• Shibayama Yusuke — voiced by Kengo Tsujii
• Tajima Kakeru — voiced by Rego Yamaguchi
• Tsumura Akira — voiced by Ryumaru Tachibana
• Hasegawa Hiroshi — voiced by Seiyu Fujiwara
• Murata Makoto — voiced by Kikunosuke Toya
• Wada Tatsuji — voiced by Nobуya Takahashi

Opening and Ending Themes

The second cour’s opening theme is “All in” by five-piece band Kroi, while the ending theme is “Tarinai” (たりない) by three-piece band muque. Both tracks can be heard in part in the newly released promotional video.

Free Simulcast of All 13 First-Cour Episodes on July 6

All 13 episodes from the first cour will be streamed for free simultaneously on ABEMA and Niconico Namashoukai starting July 6. Following the stream, ABEMA will keep the episodes available for free viewing for one week, while Niconico will allow one week of timeshift playback for users who register in advance.

Cast and Artist Comments

Natsuki Hanae (Yokoya) said he is thrilled to portray such an important character in the series, describing the recording sessions as fulfilling and creatively stimulating. He encouraged fans to look forward to seeing what strategies Yokoya employs against Nao and Akiyama.

Junya Hirano (Akagi) shared that he was a devoted reader of the original manga and is overjoyed to now participate in its world as a performer, promising to deliver the same nerve-wracking psychological tension he felt as a fan.

Tomohiro Yamaguchi (Ikezoe) joked that playing the role left him with a deep distrust of people, while inviting viewers to enjoy the high-stakes game where a single wrong choice can change everything.

Kengo Tsujii (Shibayama) admitted he would probably be outwitted immediately if he were ever thrown into such a situation himself, but assured fans that the series is genuinely entertaining.

Rego Yamaguchi (Tajima) humorously noted that his mother always told him never to lie — a promise he suspects he can no longer keep after joining this production.

Ryumaru Tachibana (Tsumura) said he had followed LIAR GAME through its live-action drama adaptation and is excited to be part of the anime version, predicting that the anime-original direction will surprise viewers.

Seiyu Fujiwara (Hasegawa) recalled first encountering LIAR GAME through the live-action film over a decade ago, and expressed amazement at now being able to appear in the anime adaptation.

Kikunosuke Toya (Murata) was enthusiastic about joining the “Night Country” team and declared his intention to claim the grand prize.

Nobуya Takahashi (Wada) said the game mechanics required serious mental effort to grasp, and gave a light-hearted shout-out to Junya Hirano and Natsuki Hanae for keeping the recording atmosphere lively with their performances.

On the music side, Kroi revealed that the band has long been fans of LIAR GAME — one member even owned the special playing-card deck bundled with the drama’s DVD box set — and crafted “All in” to capture the series’ distinctive tension and psychological complexity through dark, distorted sound layered over melodic lines. muque explained that “Tarinai” channels the deep-seated emptiness and loneliness carried by the character Akiyama, hoping the song will resonate with viewers as they sit with the story’s emotional weight.

LIAR GAME — Series Information

The TV anime LIAR GAME is airing in the Spring 2026 season. The main cast includes Saya Nimi, Goo Otsuka, Kazuhiro Nakatani, Nobuo Tobita, Yoji Ueda, Yasutaka Tomioka, Shoya Ishige, Ryosuke Asano, Taro Kiuchi, Riko Akechi, Toshinari Fukamachi, Naoya Miyase, Misuzu Yamada, Daifi Kimura, Misano Sakai, Aya Gomatsuru, Ryo Nishizawa, Taku Yashiro, and Yo Daichi.