The psychological thriller anime LIAR GAME is moving closer to its final stretch. Episode 19 is set to arrive on Monday, August 10, 2026. This marks the nineteenth installment of the 24-episode series that began airing in April 2026.
The anime, produced by Studio Madhouse, adapts Shinobu Kaitani’s famous manga of the same name. The story follows Nao Kanzaki, a college student who gets pulled into a high-stakes game where lying and deception are the only ways to win. She teams up with Shinichi Akiyama, a former con artist, to survive the twisted competition.
Episode 19 Global Release Time
New episodes of LIAR GAME arrive every Monday. The release time is 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT.
Here is when Episode 19 drops across different regions:
- United States (Pacific): Monday, August 10, 9:00 AM PDT
- United States (Eastern): Monday, August 10, 12:00 PM EDT
- Canada (Eastern): Monday, August 10, 12:00 PM EDT
- United Kingdom: Monday, August 10, 5:00 PM BST
- Europe (Central): Monday, August 10, 6:00 PM CEST
- India: Monday, August 10, 9:30 PM IST
- Australia (Eastern): Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 AM AEST
- Japan: Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 AM JST
The series runs for two consecutive cours with no breaks, totaling 24 episodes. Episode 20 follows on August 17, Episode 21 on August 24, and the season wraps up with Episode 24 on September 14, 2026.
Where to Watch LIAR GAME Episode 19
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for LIAR GAME worldwide. The service offers the show with subtitles in multiple languages. Viewers in Japan and China will have different access, as Crunchyroll’s global license excludes those regions.
In the Russian Federation, the anime is distributed through AMEDIATEKA.
The show also airs on TV Tokyo in Japan every Monday at 24:00 (effectively Tuesday at 12:00 AM). Other Japanese broadcasters carrying the series include BS TV Tokyo, Kagoshima TV, Kumamoto Kenmin TV, and AT-X.
What Happened in Episode 18
Episode 18, titled “警戒” (Caution / Vigilance), aired on August 3, 2026. The episode focused entirely on the “Night Country” perspective.
Through the “Confession Game,” the strategies of the “Day Country” were exposed. Yokoya, the cunning antagonist, analyzed the bold plan and considered the possibility that Akiyama might be lying. Yokoya suspected that Akiyama may not have actually hidden the 1.91 billion yen.
To test this, Yokoya pretended to go along with the Day Country’s plan while secretly hiding money for the Night Country. His goal was to observe Akiyama’s reaction to determine the truth. Despite Yokoya’s sharp reasoning, Akiyama remained completely composed.
The episode deepened the suspicion and distrust among players, creating a tense atmosphere where no one could be trusted. The “Contraband Game” arc continued to deliver intense dialogue-driven confrontations.
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Why You Should Watch LIAR GAME
Studio Madhouse brings this psychological thriller to life. The studio is known for works like Death Note and One-Punch Man, so the animation quality and direction are solid.
The anime adaptation has received praise for capturing what made the original manga beloved. The show earns its twists rather than relying on cheap shock value. It presents complex mind games where every move has consequences.
The dynamic between Nao Kanzaki and Shinichi Akiyama drives the story. Nao is honest to a fault, earning her the nickname “Naive Nao”. She trusts people easily and often ends up deceived. Akiyama is the former genius con artist who provides the strategic mind. Together, they form an unlikely partnership where Nao represents the heart and Akiyama represents the mind.
The series explores themes of trust, deception, and human nature. In a game where lying is required, can honesty actually win? That question keeps viewers engaged episode after episode.
With only six episodes remaining after Episode 19, the story is building toward its conclusion. The final games are approaching, and the secrets of the LIAR GAME organization are about to be revealed.
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