Love and Lies

Name: Love and Lies
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2017-07-04
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Kana Hanazawa, Yui Makino, Ryota Osaka, Shinnosuke Tachibana

2017·Series·TV-14·24 min·★ 6.5(52)

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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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About Love and Lies

Love and Lies is a 2017 Japanese-language animation and drama series. The cast is led by Kana Hanazawa, Yui Makino, Ryota Osaka. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hidive Amazon Channel.

Love and Lies was produced by LIDENFILMS and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 4, 2017, and carries a TV-14 certification.

First aired: July 4, 2017
Last aired: September 19, 2017
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (12 episodes)
Network: Tokyo MX, Sun TV
Country: Japan
Production: LIDENFILMS

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Love and Lies cast & crew

The cast features Kana Hanazawa as Misaki Takazaki, Yui Makino as Lilina Sanada, Ryota Osaka as Yukari Nejima, and Shinnosuke Tachibana as Yusuke Nisaka.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Hiroaki Matsuura and Yoko Shiraishi.

Is Love and Lies worth watching?

Love and Lies holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received animation series.

With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy animation and drama, Love and Lies is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Love and Lies

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