It's impossible to talk about the characters without giving out some of the plot, so let's just say that most of them get to have a satisfying development.Īnd unlike, say, Death Note, Liar Game doesn't try to veil who's Mr. The characters are also an important point to mention since they really make the package believable (and by characters I only mean the main characters since the background ones all seem mean and stupid to a fault, and are used, time and time again, as pawns in the Chessmasters games). (speaking of nasty, as much as I hated Kaiji's nastier parts, I really wanted some of the games to gain some troubling aspect, but the author chose to keep all the games very family-friendly, which is not bad).īut before dismissing most of the characters as evil monsters, just try from time to time to put yourself -really- in some player's shoes and see what actions you would have taken under the same circumstances, you may gain some insight in the process! What's really neat about all the games is that most -if not all- of them had a way to break-even for all players, or even make a profit just by the act of uniting (which is Nao's naive point), but the manga does it job to hammer in the notion that humans ARE greedy, nasty creatures. Some loose endings are swiftly cut, but you can still feel it if you pay enough attention. The endings are usually rewarding, however.Īs the games become THE container for the story's final point at the latest stages, some stagings become "too convenient" for said point to be driven home. The solutions chosen by the smartest players are usually ingenious, but be warned because as you progress through the story you might lose the surprise factor. Most of them are really just parallels to real life situations put in a Game format, and they're all brilliant.
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Some of them may seem simpler than others but even the simplest ones are very well-thought. If only for them I would gladly give Liar Game its 10/10. The games are usually very balanced which leaves the reader on the edge, so much so its reaches sometimes the frequency of 1 turning table/chapter ! (the only thing that seems to be more frequent is how many times Nao gets deceived, fooled or laughed at.) (I would lighten some long "and heeere is how it was done !" chapters but then again, minor inconvenience). But again, you'll probably be too drawn in to notice. It starts off relatively slow, then it picks up speed as it goes, soaring at critical times, making the otherwise peaceful and action-free nature of the games a setup to some intense and thrilling moments without using pulling any cheap tricks.īe warned since some chapters are long-winded. The second thing you'll notice about it is the pacing. The uncanny realism really suits the manga style and rhythm, and makes every character memorable. It's quirky and veers to the unusual (especially the reactions), but it really sets a tone to the The first thing you'll notice is the drawing. I read a few arcs (which were very good) and decided to put it on hold until the story finishes because I am not that patient a person.Īnd when I finally decided to take it again. It's been a couple years since I first discovered Liar Game, and it has all the elements that can draw me to a fictional story : an intelligent plot, a collection of interesting characters, and a truly original premise. Yet, soon they see the true nature not only the game, but also everyone involved. In this fraudulent world, Nao and Shinichi have their own motives. But after seeing her desperation and persistence, he agrees to assist her. At first, Shinichi is hesitant to commit another crime, ignoring Nao and her request. This former psychology student is known for single-handedly bankrupting an entire company, and Nao believes he is her only chance at escaping her dire situation. On that same day, the infamous swindler Shinichi Akiyama is finally released from jail. With all hopes lost, her only option left is to seek help from a con artist.
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EditSynopsis College student Nao Kanzaki has always adhered to her name's meaning: "foolishly honest." However, after opening an unsolicited package containing one hundred million yen, she inadvertently accepts an invitation for the "Liar Game." In this tournament, contestants are encouraged to betray and deceive their opponents to gain a massive amount of cash conversely, losing will incur a lifetime debt.