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LIAR GAME · S1 · E9

Light and Darkness

  • TV-14
  • Jun 2, 2026
  • 24 min

Nao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.

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Nao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.

Season 1

26 episodes
  1. 1The Legendary Con Artist

    24 minApr 7, 2026

    A naive young woman named Nao is dragged into the Liar Game and seeks the assistance of a notorious conman.

  2. 2Shockwave

    24 minApr 14, 2026

    Nao and Akiyama crank up the pressure to try to retrieve Nao's millions.

  3. 3Resolution

    24 minApr 21, 2026

    The first round of the Liar Game reaches its end and a new round begins.

  4. 4Minority Rule

    24 minApr 28, 2026

    Nao frets over her chance of survival as the rules of the Minority Rule game are explained.

  5. 5Alliance

    24 minMay 5, 2026

    Akiyama and Nao proceed further into the Minority Rule game with their alliance strategy.

  6. 6Initiative

    24 minMay 12, 2026

    With the player known as X revealed, the Minority Rule game enters a terrifying new stage.

  7. 7The Losers' Revival

    24 minMay 19, 2026

    The Minority Rule comes to its shocking conclusion, and Nao seeks a way to get back into the game.

  8. 8Downsizing Game

    24 minMay 26, 2026

    Leronira explains what this game will entail, and the players begin making their first plans.

  9. 9Light and Darkness

    24 minJun 2, 2026Now viewing

    Nao makes a desperate ploy to climb out from the depths of despair.

  10. 10Salvation

    24 minJun 9, 2026

    The other Revival Round players scramble for the votes to save themselves.

  11. 11Contraband Game

    24 minJun 16, 2026

    Leronira introduces the surviving players to the complex rules of the Contraband Game.

  12. 12Yokoya

    24 minJun 23, 2026

    The game begins, and both teams lay out the strategies they will follow in the opening rounds.

  13. 13Fissures

    24 minJun 30, 2026

    Kikuzawa tests his surefire method for detecting contraband, while Akiyama and Nao try to figure out Yokoya.

  14. 14Dictatorship

    24 minJul 7, 2026

    The Country of Day team corners Kikuzawa to make him reveal how he knew Yokoya before entering the game.

  15. 15Secret Plan

    24 minJul 14, 2026

    Akiyama comes up with a plan to compensate for the Country of Day's weaknesses, but Yokoya also makes a move.

  16. 16Turbulence

    24 minJul 21, 2026

    Akiyama concocts a new plan to pull his team out of a hopeless situation.

  17. 17Tip-off

    24 minJul 28, 2026

    The curtain is pulled back on the Country of Night and the system of control used by Yokoya.

  18. 18Caution

    24 minAug 4, 2026

    Yokoya learns of Akiyama's plot and begins his counter-strategy.

  19. 19Solidarity

    24 minAug 11, 2026

    The Contraband Game reaches its climax and the final standings are revealed.

  20. 20Provocation

    24 minAug 18, 2026

    After the smuggling game ends, it is time to see how much money each player has earned.

  21. 21Spearhead Match

    24 minAug 25, 2026

    The rules for the Spearhead Match are explained and Fukunaga comes strong out of the gate.

  22. 22Trap

    24 minSep 1, 2026

    Nao notices a contradiction in the Spearhead Match incentives.

  23. 23Core Match

    24 minSep 8, 2026

    The rules of Seventeen Poker are explained and appear to give Akiyama's opponent an advantage.

  24. 24Counterattack

    24 minSep 15, 2026

    Kikuchi uses his natural advantage to get the upper hand on Akiyama.

  25. 25General Match

    24 minSep 22, 2026

    The result of the Core Match is revealed, and the final game's rules are explained.

  26. 26Determination

    24 minSep 29, 2026

    The two generals deploy their tricks to outmaneuver the opposing army and win the game.