Love and Lies

Synopsis

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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Cast

Kana Hanazawa

Misaki Takazaki

Yui Makino

Lilina Sanada

Ryota Osaka

Yukari Nejima

Shinnosuke Tachibana

Yusuke Nisaka

Crew

Art

• Yukihiro Saito Art Direction

Directing

• Misato Takada Assistant Director

Production

• Seiki Takuno Researcher
• Hiroaki Matsuura Executive Producer
• Yoko Shiraishi Producer

Writing

• Musawo Comic Book

Seasons & episodes