The third episode of Liar Game arrived on April 20, 2026, and it completely changed the direction of the show. What started as a tense battle over 100 million yen ended with a shocking twist that pulled the main character into an even more dangerous competition. This episode delivered the payoff fans were waiting for while setting up a nightmare scenario for the honest Nao Kanzaki.
Akiyama’s Disguise Trick Steals the Victory from Fujisawa
The episode picks up exactly where the previous one left off. Fujisawa believed he had won the first round. He opened his door to someone claiming to be a collection agent from the Liar Game office. Without any doubt, he let this person inside and opened the safe holding 200 million yen.
But things got complicated quickly. While the agent was counting the money, the real collection team arrived at the door. Fujisawa was confused. He told them their colleague was already inside handling the money.
That is when the truth came out. The first “agent” was actually Akiyama in disguise. He had fooled Fujisawa completely. The look on Fujisawa’s face when Akiyama dropped the disguise was priceless.
Akiyama explained his plan. He switched the notification card in Fujisawa’s mailbox with a fake one. The real end time for the game was 6:00 PM, but the fake card said 5:00 PM. This made Fujisawa think he had already won a full hour early. His greed and excitement made him lower his guard.
“The way Akiyama manipulated Fujisawa was not just pure deception, but also controlled his perception. He switched the game timing from the official 6 pm to 5 pm, which created a sense of fake victory.”
Nao did not know about this plan either. Akiyama kept her in the dark so her genuine reactions would help sell the trick. The collection team declared Nao Kanzaki the winner and handed her the 100 million yen prize.
Nao’s Kindness Frustrates Viewers as She Gives Back the Money
After winning, Nao did something that shocked many viewers. She decided to give half of her prize money, 50 million yen, back to Fujisawa. Her reason was simple. She wanted him to promise never to say that all humans are untrustworthy.
Akiyama followed her example and also gave his share to Fujisawa. This act of kindness came from Nao’s honest and trusting nature. But for many watching, it was a frustrating moment.
Online discussion boards lit up with reactions to this decision. One fan wrote:
“Nao gave all her prize money to Fujisawa, the same guy who tricked and deceived her before. Her naivety, honesty, and over-optimism are now at the most stupid level ever.”
Another viewer shared a different view:
“You can actually see the effect Nao’s kindness and naïveté have had on Akiyama already because he was definitely going to keep that half of the winnings if Nao hadn’t given her money to Fujisawa.”
This split reaction shows exactly what makes Nao such an interesting character. Her goodness is both her greatest strength and her biggest weakness. Some fans called her foolish for helping someone who tried to ruin her. Others understood that her trust in people is what makes her different from everyone else in this dishonest world.
The Round 2 Invitation Brings a Cruel Choice
After walking Akiyama back to his apartment to thank him, Nao returned home to find a new invitation at her door. Round 2 of the Liar Game was already calling her name.
Akiyama read the card carefully. The rules were simple but cruel. Players could choose to drop out of the game. But dropping out required paying 50 million yen. If a player simply did not show up at the designated location, they would face a 100 million yen fine.
Nao did not have that kind of money. Her only way out was to play again. Akiyama told her to ignore the invitation and gave her his phone number. He warned her not to get involved any further.
The Lawyer’s Trap Pulls Nao Back Into the Game
Nao wanted to believe she could solve this problem on her own. A lawyer named Tanimura visited her and offered help. After hearing about the invitation, he suggested she go to the game location and threaten the organization with a lawsuit.
This seemed like a reasonable plan to Nao. She did not want to rely on Akiyama for everything. So she went to the location on the specified date and time.
But when she arrived, the truth came out. Tanimura was not a helpful lawyer at all. He worked for the Liar Game organization. He had manipulated Nao from the very beginning to bring her to this place.
One viewer expressed the shared frustration:
“Who tf goes to confront someone harassing them alone without law enforcement 😭✌🏾 on the flip side, the way Akiyama was able to clock that something was up with Nao and went to check on her, ultimately finding her at the game venue was sweet.”
Nao had no choice but to enter the building. Inside, she found twenty other participants already waiting. They were all trapped in the next round of this dangerous game.
Akiyama’s Surprise Entrance Sets Up the Minority Rule Game
Just as the game’s conductor, Leronira, was about to explain the rules, the door opened one more time. Akiyama walked in. He had figured out that Nao would fall into a trap and came to save her.
Leronira then announced the game for Round 2. It is called Minority Rule. The concept sounds simple at first. Players win by being in the minority on each vote. But anyone who has watched this show knows that nothing is ever that easy.
“Liar Game Episode 3 concludes with the introduction of Leronira, the mysterious conductor of the Liar Game, who announces the next challenge: Minority Rule. The concept is simple: One can win by being in the minority.”
The prize for this round is massive. Players will compete for 2.1 billion yen in cash and pink diamonds. The stakes are much higher than the first round.
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Streaming Details and Global Release Information
Liar Game Episode 3 released on April 20, 2026, for most global audiences. The release times varied by region.
- United States: 9:00 AM PDT and 12:00 PM EDT
- United Kingdom: 5:00 PM BST
- India: 9:30 PM IST
- Australia: 1:30 AM ACST on April 21, 2026
The show streams exclusively on Crunchyroll for international fans. Japanese viewers can also watch on U-NEXT, d Anime Store, and ABEMA. The anime is not available on Netflix or Amazon Prime outside of Japan.
The animation comes from Madhouse studio, known for high-quality work on series like Death Note and One Punch Man. The sharp visuals help sell the intense psychological moments in every episode.
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