Love and Lies (2017)
| First Air Date: | 2017, July 4 |
| Last Air Date: | 2017, September 19 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 12 |
| Episode Runtime: | 24 min |
| Countries: | Japan |
| Production: | LIDENFILMS |
| Cast: | Kana Hanazawa, Ryota Osaka, Shinnosuke Tachibana, Yui Makino |
Overview:
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.