The psychological anime LIAR GAME is getting closer to its finale with Episode 23 arriving this week. The show, which started airing in April 2026, has kept viewers on the edge of their seats with its intense mind games and deception-filled battles. Episode 23, titled “Chūsen-sen” (Middle Battle), continues the loser’s revival round with a high-stakes poker game called “17 Poker.”
Fans around the world can watch the new episode on Crunchyroll, with the anime also broadcasting on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series, produced by Madhouse studio, has been running for two consecutive cours without any breaks.
LIAR GAME Episode 23 Release Date and Time
LIAR GAME Episode 23 releases on Monday, September 7, 2026, for most international viewers. The episode drops on Crunchyroll at the following times:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 AM
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:00 AM
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:00 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:00 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM
In Japan, the episode airs on TV Tokyo and other networks on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 24:00 JST (midnight), which is technically Tuesday morning. For viewers in France, the episode is available on Crunchyroll at 6:00 PM CEST.
Where to Watch LIAR GAME Episode 23 Worldwide
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for LIAR GAME worldwide. The episode will be available with English subtitles and an English dub simultaneously.
Here is how viewers in different regions can watch:
- United States and Canada: Crunchyroll
- United Kingdom: Crunchyroll
- Australia: Crunchyroll
- Germany: Crunchyroll
- France: Crunchyroll
- India: Crunchyroll
- UAE and Middle East: Crunchyroll
- Japan: TV Tokyo and other local networks, plus Crunchyroll
The series is also available on other streaming services like ABEMA in Japan. Viewers should check their local Crunchyroll catalog as availability may vary by region.
What Happens in LIAR GAME Episode 23
Episode 23, titled “Chūsen-sen” (Middle Battle), continues the loser’s revival round. The episode features the “17 Poker” simulation game, a special version of poker that uses 17 cards.
Nao Kanzaki joins the simulation game herself and learns the detailed rules under the watchful eye of Fukunaga. The game is similar to regular poker, but with one major difference – the Joker card is extremely powerful. Having the Joker in your hand can decide the outcome of the match, so playing with regular poker instincts can lead to big losses.
Nao suggests marking the cards to control the game, but fresh cards are used each round, making cheating impossible. She ends up losing the simulation game completely and gets scolded by Fukunaga.
Meanwhile, Nao’s opponent Kikuchi reports that he has found a winning strategy and claims that only he can use it. This sets up a tense confrontation as the middle battle of the revival round heats up.
The Cast of LIAR GAME
The main voice cast for LIAR GAME includes:
- Saya Hitomi as Nao Kanzaki – the honest college student caught in the game
- Takeo Otsuka as Shinichi Akiyama – the former con artist who helps Nao
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Reronira
- Nobuo Tobita as Fujisawa Kazuo
- Yoji Ueda as Tanimura Mitsuo
Yo Taichi has also been cast as Yuji Fukunaga, a key character in the revival round.
About the LIAR GAME Anime
LIAR GAME is based on the manga by Shinobu Kaitani, which was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2005 to 2015. The story follows Nao Kanzaki, a college student who receives a mysterious letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen. She learns she has been chosen to participate in the LIAR GAME, a high-stakes battle where lies, deception, and betrayal are the rules.
Unable to trust anyone, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a former con artist who was just released from prison. Together, they must survive a world full of liars and navigate complex psychological games.
The anime is directed by Yuzo Sato (chief director) and Asami Kawano (director), with series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata. Character design is by Kei Tsuchiya, and music is composed by Yugo Kanno. The animation is produced by Madhouse, the studio known for Death Note and One Punch Man.
The opening theme song is “Bubble” by Yorushika, and the ending theme is “Asahi” by Lucky Kilimanjaro. For the second cour, the opening theme is “All in” by Kroi and the ending theme is “Tarinai” by muque.
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What Viewers Are Saying
Fans have been praising the anime for its clever mind games and strong animation quality. The series stands out because it relies on psychological manipulation rather than action or violence to create tension.
Social media has been buzzing with discussions about the revival round and the “17 Poker” game. Many viewers are curious to see how Nao and Akiyama will overcome the challenges in Episode 23.
The series is scheduled to have 24 episodes in total, running for two consecutive cours without breaks. Episode 24 is set to release on September 14, 2026, and the series will conclude with Episode 26 on September 28, 2026.
Also Read: LIAR GAME Episode 22 Release Date, Time, Streaming Guide and Episode 21 Recap
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