Jun Fukuyama Joins Liar Game Anime: To Bring Life to Character Nearco
The Liar Game anime has added another important name to its voice cast. Renowned voice actor Jun Fukuyama will bring life to the character Nearco, who appears for the first time in the series' 11th episode. With this episode, aired on June 15, 2026, the anime stepped into one of the key points of the story.
Fukuyama is known for his unforgettable roles such as Lelouch vi Britannia in Code Geass, Koro-sensei in Assassination Classroom, and King in One Punch Man. This time, in the adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's manga full of psychological thriller and strategy, he will portray a mysterious and intelligent character like Nearco. Nearco, well-known to manga fans, is a complex figure who appears opposite the main characters Kanzaki Nao and Akiyama Shinichi in later parts of the story.
Liar Game first began serialization in Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2005 and quickly gained a large fan base. Until its completion in 2015, the manga offered readers a story filled with mind games, psychological battles, and surprising twists over 19 volumes. Previously adapted into a Japanese live-action drama series and two films in 2007, as well as a South Korean adaptation in 2014, the series is now receiving its first anime adaptation. The anime is currently airing its first season, which started in April 2026.
The participation of Jun Fukuyama has generated great excitement among fans, especially considering Nearco's importance in the story. While Nearco's identity and role in the game have remained mysterious so far, the depth Fukuyama will bring to this character is eagerly anticipated. Nearco is expected to appear more in the remaining episodes and guide the story.
New episodes continue to air every Monday. The Liar Game anime stands out as a must-watch for fans of psychological thriller and strategy genres. In the upcoming episodes, Nearco's moves and interactions with the main characters seem likely to become the most talked-about moments of the series.
