Japan Synopsis
恋と嘘
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.
Also On Tokyo MX
Other series that aired on Tokyo MX.
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Animation + Drama in Japan
730 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Love and Lies itself).
The 2016–2018 Japan Window
In the crowded 2016-2018 Japan release window, Love and Lies sits at #434 of 602. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
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★ 9.1 · 2017
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★ 9.0 · 2018
#3My Korean Teacher
★ 8.8 · 2016
#4My Hero Academia
★ 8.7 · 2016
#5DARLING in the FRANXX
★ 8.6 · 2018
#6KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world!!
★ 8.6 · 2016
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★ 8.6 · 2018
#8Mob Psycho 100
★ 8.6 · 2016
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in Japan, 1769 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Love and Lies premiered alongside 193 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 193 other Japan seriess in 2017.
The 3575th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
33 audience reviews — more than 53% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 65th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,962 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (35th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.3 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,909 of 2,532 (top 75%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Spoken Languages | 日本語, Deutsch |
| Production Companies | LIDENFILMS |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 12 |
| Release Date | July 4, 2017 |
| Official Site | koiuso-anime.com |
Questions Answered
When did Love and Lies end?
Love and Lies finished its run with its final episode airing on September 19, 2017.
Where did Love and Lies air?
Love and Lies aired on Tokyo MX, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.