Love and Lies (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Love and Lies is an animation and drama series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Love and Lies stars Kana Hanazawa as Misaki Takazaki, Yui Makino as Lilina Sanada, Ryota Osaka as Yukari Nejima and Shinnosuke Tachibana as Yusuke Nisaka.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Love and Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Lies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love and Lies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.