Episode 1
First Love
24m
Yukari Nejima has been in love with Misaki Tazaki since grade school. He finally builds the confidence to confess his feelings, but nothing goes as planned.
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Love and Lies
2017TV-141 season6.5 / 10
In a futuristic society, Japan has implemented a complex system referred to as "The Red Threads of Science" to encourage successful marriages and combat increasingly low birthrates. Based on a compatibility calculation, young people at the age of 16 are assigned marriage partners by the government, with severe repercussions awaiting those who disobey the arrangement. For Yukari Nejima, a teen that considers himself average in every way, this system might be his best shot at living a fulfilling life. However, spurred by his infatuation for his classmate and long-time crush, Misaki Takasaki, Yukari defies the system and confesses his love. After some initial reluctance, Misaki reciprocates his feelings in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, before the two can further their relationship, Yukari receives his marriage notice. He is then thrown into a confusing web of love and lies when his less-than-thrilled assigned partner, Ririna Sanada, becomes fascinated with his illicit romance.
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Synopsis
In a futuristic society, Japan has implemented a complex system referred to as "The Red Threads of Science" to encourage successful marriages and combat increasingly low birthrates. Based on a compatibility calculation, young people at the age of 16 are assigned marriage partners by the government, with severe repercussions awaiting those who disobey the arrangement. For Yukari Nejima, a teen that considers himself average in every way, this system might be his best shot at living a fulfilling life. However, spurred by his infatuation for his classmate and long-time crush, Misaki Takasaki, Yukari defies the system and confesses his love. After some initial reluctance, Misaki reciprocates his feelings in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, before the two can further their relationship, Yukari receives his marriage notice. He is then thrown into a confusing web of love and lies when his less-than-thrilled assigned partner, Ririna Sanada, becomes fascinated with his illicit romance.
Cast, crew and production details
About Love and Lies
Cast
Kana HanazawaMisaki Takazaki
Yui MakinoLilina Sanada
Ryota OsakaYukari Nejima
Shinnosuke TachibanaYusuke NisakaProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 恋と嘘
Networks & production
Tokyo MXJapan
Sun TVJapan
BS11Japan
tvkJapan
LIDENFILMSJapan
Themes
animebased on mangalove triangleromanceschool life
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
A Small Lie
24m
Neji has now been appointed a wife by the government. When he meets his future wife Ririna, he’s surprised by her reaction when he reveals his secret.
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Episode 3
Overlooked Love
24m
Ririna invites Neji over to her house only to find Misaki already there. It’s apparent that Ririna has other plans for her assigned husband.
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Episode 4
The Science of Love
24m
Love is complicated when you’re inside the Yukari system. Neji and Ririna must navigate the ministry together if they want their lie to come out intact.
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Episode 5
Risky Love
24m
The camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.
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Episode 6
A Prison to Compel Love
24m
Neji and Ririna have been assigned a special lecture, things take an awkward turn when they realize the nature of the lecture.
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Episode 7
A Silent Lie
24m
Ririna is confused about her feelings for Neji, especially after the special lecture. Meanwhile, Misaki questions her role in Neji and Ririna’s life.
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Episode 8
Feelings Without Lies
24m
Neji delves deeper into this friendship with Nisaki, and learns Misaki’s true feelings about his relationship with Ririna.
Directed by Misato Takada
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Episode 9
So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real
24m
With the Romeo and Juliet play about to begin, Neji has a heart to heart with Nisaka about his feelings for the girls.
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Episode 10
A Love to Give Everything For
24m
Shuu tries to shed light on Misaki’s situation to Ririna and Neji, she also reveals more about the notices and its origins.
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Episode 11
I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie
24m
Feelings start to be questioned when the gang ends up at a wedding, and Misaki can’t help but wish for a lie of her own.
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Episode 12
Love And Lies
24mFinale
Naji is forced to face his growing feelings for Ririna head on. With so much on the line, what will happen when these emotions finally start clashing?
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