Love and Lies

24min

Animation

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

First Love

1. First Love

24min

4th Jul 2017

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.

A Small Lie

2. A Small Lie

24min

11th Jul 2017

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.

Overlooked Love

3. Overlooked Love

24min

18th Jul 2017

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.

The Science of Love

4. The Science of Love

24min

25th Jul 2017

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.

Risky Love

5. Risky Love

24min

1st Aug 2017

The camping trip seems to be going well until all four them are forced to confront certain truths about their relationship.

A Prison to Compel Love

6. A Prison to Compel Love

24min

8th Aug 2017

Neji and Ririna have been assigned a special lecture, things take an awkward turn when they realize the nature of the lecture.

A Silent Lie

7. A Silent Lie

24min

15th Aug 2017

Ririna is confused about her feelings for Neji, especially after the special lecture. Meanwhile, Misaki questions her role in Neji and Ririna’s life.

Feelings Without Lies

8. Feelings Without Lies

24min

22nd Aug 2017

Neji delves deeper into this friendship with Nisaki, and learns Misaki’s true feelings about his relationship with Ririna.

So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real

9. So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real

24min

29th Aug 2017

With the Romeo and Juliet play about to begin, Neji has a heart to heart with Nisaka about his feelings for the girls.

A Love to Give Everything For

10. A Love to Give Everything For

24min

5th Sep 2017

Shuu tries to shed light on Misaki’s situation to Ririna and Neji, she also reveals more about the notices and its origins.

I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie

11. I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie

24min

12th Sep 2017

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.

Love And Lies

12. Love And Lies

24min

19th Sep 2017

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?

First air date

4th Jul 2017

Last air date

19th Sep 2017

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks