Name: Love and Lies
Genre: Animation, Drama
Rating: 6.5

About this series

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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⭐ 6.5/10 52 votes

Quick facts

First Aired

2017

Seasons

Episodes

TMDB Rating

⭐ 6.5/10

Votes

Genre

Animation, Drama

Status

Ended

Network

Tokyo MX

Language

Seasons

S01E01

First Love

Jul 4, 2017 24 min

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.

S01E02

A Small Lie

Jul 11, 2017 24 min

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.

S01E03

Overlooked Love

Jul 18, 2017 24 min

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.

S01E04

The Science of Love

Jul 25, 2017 24 min

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.

S01E05

Risky Love

Aug 1, 2017 24 min

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

S01E06

A Prison to Compel Love

Aug 8, 2017 24 min

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

S01E07

A Silent Lie

Aug 15, 2017 24 min

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

S01E08

Feelings Without Lies

Aug 22, 2017 24 min

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

S01E09

So Bright It Doesn't Seem Real

Aug 29, 2017 24 min

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

S01E10

A Love to Give Everything For

Sep 5, 2017 24 min

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

S01E11

I Don’t Care If It’s A Lie

Sep 12, 2017 24 min

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.

S01E12

Love And Lies

Sep 19, 2017 24 min

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?