Liar Game Season 1 Episode Guide: Release Schedule & When the Next Episode Airs

The most anticipated psychological thriller of the spring 2026 anime season, the Liar Game series, has one of the most intriguing narratives we might’ve seen so far. Under the creativity and finesse of Studio Madhouse’s animation, the series brings a touch of nostalgia paralleled by one of the most mind-boggling and intense gambling narratives written by Shinobu Kaitani.

With that being said, this article focuses on the technical side of the anime series, answering some of the most asked questions by interested fans: When is the new episode coming, where can we watch the series, what to expect from the next episode, and how many episodes are there? Here’s everything to know.

TITLE	Liar Game
CREATOR	Shinobu Kaitani
RELEASE DATE	April 6, 2026
Episode 5 Release Date	May 4, 2026
IMDb RATING (As of April 28, 2026)	7.2/10
WHERE TO WATCH	Crunchyroll

When Is the Liar Game Episode 5 Releasing?

Liar Game Episode 5 is scheduled for release on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The late-night thriller anime episode will first be released on Japanese television on May 5, 2026, at 12:00 am JST, and will stream shortly after at 1:00 am JST (Japanese Standard Time) on the same date. The Japanese streaming time translates to May 4, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT for global release, which is also confirmed on Crunchyroll.

Here is a listing of the release date and time of the upcoming Liar Game Episode 5 for the major US and global time zones:

TIME ZONE	RELEASE DATE	RELEASE TIME
Pacific Time (PT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	9:00 am
Eastern Time (ET)	Monday, May 4, 2026	12:00 pm
Mountain Time (MT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	10:00 am
Central Time (CT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	11:00 am
Alaska Time (AKDT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	8:00 am
Hawaii Time (HDT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	7:00 am
Brasilia Time (BRT)	Monday, May 4, 2026	1:00 pm
British Summer Time (BST)	Monday, May 4, 2026	5:00 pm
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	Monday, May 4, 2026	6:00 pm
Gulf Standard Time (GST)	Monday, May 4, 2026	8:00 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST)	Monday, May 4, 2026	9:30 pm
Philippine Time (PHT)	Tuesday, May 5, 2026	12:00 am
Japanese Standard Time (JST)	Tuesday, May 5, 2026	1:00 am
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)	Tuesday, May 5, 2026	1:30 am

Liar Game Season 1 Full Episode Release Schedule

With the Liar Game already off and running, many fans have seemingly asked how long Season 1 will last. Based on one of the most trusted anime leakers and information accounts on X, @SugoiLITE has provided the information (via X):

— Sugoi LITE (@SugoiLITE) April 3, 2026

According to the information, Season 1 is divided into two separate cours of 12 episodes each, which will be streamed consecutively – right after Episode 12 airs, Episode 13 will come out next week. With the first season listed with 24 episodes (2 consecutive cours), here is a list of all the episodes and their release dates and times from Season 1:

EPISODE NUMBER	RELEASE DATE	RELEASE TIME
Episode 1	April 6, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 2	April 13, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 3	April 20, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 4	April 27, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 5	May 4, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 6	May 11, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 7	May 18, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 8	May 25, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 9	June 1, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 10	June 8, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 11	June 15, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 12	June 22, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 13	June 29, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 14	July 6, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 15	July 13, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 16	July 20, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 17	July 27, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 18	August 3, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 19	August 10, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 20	August 17, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 21	August 24, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 22	August 31, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 23	September 7, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
Episode 24	September 14, 2026	9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT

It is worth noting that while the aforementioned dates and times are calculated accurately based on the official release and provided information, they may be subject to chance. In case of any production issues or factors that push the episode, this article will be updated accordingly.

What to Expect From Liar Game Episode 5

With how Episode 4 – “Minority Rule“ ended, the upcoming episode will likely show the commencement of the actual Round 2 game. With Akiyama’s plan and the team assembled to take down others, we’d see one of the most psychologically intense plays of the anime so far in the next episode.

What’s more, with the Liar Game series, you can always expect a twist around the corner; there is a high chance the plan might backfire. Nonetheless, the upcoming episode’s focus will definitely be on Akiyama and Nao as they course through Round 2 of the Liar Game Tournament.

Where to Watch Liar Game?

Based on the spring 2026 anime streaming lineup and schedule, Crunchyroll is the go-to option for streaming the Liar Game series globally. The anime is also available on AMEDIATEKA in Russia, which acquired the streaming rights for the series from the beginning (via official website).

For Japanese fans, the options are plentiful – ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, DMM TV, Anime Times, and many more are streaming the episodes as they come out in Japan. While the episodes are also available on streaming giants like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, they are exclusive to the Japanese versions only.

What are your thoughts on the Liar Game anime so far, and what do you think comes next? We’d love to hear your opinions in the comments below.

Liar Game is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, and Episode 5 is scheduled for release on May 4, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT.