
LOVE and LIES
恋と嘘
In a world where the government controls love, a below-average teen's life is turned upside down when he's assigned to a girl he's never met, forcing him to navigate a complex web of emotions and deception.
In a world where the government assigns you a marriage partner once you turn sixteen, Yukari Nejima, a below average teen, confesses to his childhood crush Misaki Takasaki on the eve of his sixteenth birthday… only to find out that he has been assigned to Ririna Sanada instead. Would you rather choose the girl you have always loved, or the girl you met because you were told she was your partner? Which one is love? Which one is a lie? There is only one way to find out!
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
6.2/10 avg
Studio: LIDENFILMS
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch LOVE and LIES?
Within our mood classification system, LOVE and LIES aligns strongest with a romantic / sad / nostalgic viewing mood (love stories that will make your heart flutter). Key tonal signals include dark romance, revenge thriller, underrated gem, slow burn, strong female lead, anti hero, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, romance anime series released in 2017 from LIDENFILMS.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark romance, revenge thriller, underrated gem, slow burn.
- •You want a compact 12-episode run you can finish in a weekend (~24 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LOVE and LIES
Where can I watch LOVE and LIES (2017) legally online?
LOVE and LIES is available through official platforms including HIDIVE. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does LOVE and LIES fit best?
LOVE and LIES is classified under Drama, Romance and best matches a romantic or sad or nostalgic mood, featuring elements of dark romance, revenge thriller, underrated gem, slow burn, strong female lead.
How many episodes does LOVE and LIES have?
LOVE and LIES (2017) is currently marked as completed with 12 episodes, averaging 24 minutes per episode.
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